Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V379000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1998 to 07/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 1353718 | 09/22/2005 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/29/2005 | 08/29/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (abs) activation. this condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. this recall will be launched in the salt belt states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia only. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers are to remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications. the recall began september 22, 2005. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 05068. gm revised the involved vehicles by amending the original 573 report on october 4, 2005. gm revised the original 573 report on december 16, 2005, to include additional states and vehicle population.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | ||||||||||||||||
| 00X001000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | X | 777873 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/23/2000 | 08/24/2000 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1/2 ton light duty pickup trucks. on certain trucks, failure to follow the service procedure set forth in the service manual for removal of the front brake caliper can result in movement of the front brake hose relative to its knuckle mounting bracket. if this movement results in increased length between the bracket and the banjo fitting that attaches to the brake caliper, it is possible for the brake hose to come in contact with the wheel rim. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This contact with the wheel rim could, in time, cause the brake hose to become worn to the point that brake fluid leakage could occur. if this occurred, loss of front brakes is possible. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will attach a notice label to the front brake hoses stating that the calipers must be supported when removed. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm has decided to conduct a service program to install a label on the hose with warning and recommendations to support the brake calipers when removing them.owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782, concerning this program. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V345000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1998 to 07/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 1383922 | 02/05/2001 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/30/2000 | 10/30/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. some of these vehicles have a clearance condition between the front right-hand brake pipe and the body cross sill that could decrease to the point of allowing contact during the life of the vehicle. if contact occurs and the brake pipe becomes damaged, in half of the brake system there can be a loss of brake fluid and pressure. the brake warning lamp will be activated when the brake fluid level reaches the indicator limit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | During braking, the pedal will be lower than normal and stopping distances will be longer. if this occurs when stopping distance is limited, a crash could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the front right-hand brake pipe for wear. if there are signs of wear, this section of the brake pipe will be replaced with a new designed brake pipe section. if there are not signs of wear on the brake pipe, the dealer will install a spacer clip to ensure sufficient clearance between the brake pipe and the body cross sill. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began february 5, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| 020526001B | 01/01/2005 | 020526001C | 10006115 | Rear parking brake shoe retaining spring clip service kit for drum-in-hat (dih) equipped vehicles. *tt update. *tt | 04/16/2004 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 020525006A | 12/01/2002 | 020525006 | 10000749 | Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds on various models including the 1995 and 1996 envoy. *tt | 03/28/2003 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 040525002 | 06/01/2007 | 040525002D | 10022470 | Abs light on, dtc's c0265, c0201, u1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module. (reground ebcm ground). *kb | 08/15/2007 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| 3455 | 10017232 | Supplement to 04094 front wheel speed sensor corrosion. *tt | 10/28/2005 | ||
| 05068 | 09/01/2005 | 10016715 | Product safety recall regarding front wheel speed sensor corrosion. *tt | 09/28/2005 | |
| 020525002 | 06/01/2002 | 634839 | Subject regarding revised wheel speed sensor replacement procedure. *tt | 10/09/2002 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 040523005 | 06/01/2004 | 10012141 | Availability of rear wheel mud flaps to reduce debris build-up on rear brake calipers and/or rear wheels. *tt | 02/15/2005 | |
| 000523005B | 06/01/2003 | 000523005A | 10002132 | Right rear inner brake pad wear. various modles including the 2004 silverado and sierra. *tt | 08/13/2003 |
| 100401 | 04/10/2001 | 619408 | Subject regarding campaign 0093a - front brake pipe in contact with the body cross sill. *tt | 05/30/2001 | |
| 00093 | 01/01/2001 | 618102 | Subject pertaining to front brake pipe contact with body cross sill. *jb | 04/04/2001 | |
| 00093 | 01/01/2001 | 618104 | Exhibiting front brake pipe contact with body cross sill. *jb | 04/04/2001 | |
| 865022 | 10/01/1998 | 602980 | Comments of a clunk or a thump noice from rear of vehicle when brakes are applied. | 01/22/1999 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 030525007 | 05/01/2009 | 030525007D | 10004310 | Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds (clean wheel speed sensor mounting surface). *tt updated 10/23/09. *pe | 12/02/2003 |
| 020525006 | 01/01/2006 | 020525006B | 10000062 | Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds. *tt | 02/10/2003 |
| 220101 | 01/22/2001 | 618187 | On some vehicles, after turning off the vehicle, the abs motor continues to run. *tt | 04/06/2001 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| 040525002B | 11/01/2005 | 040525002C | 10008659 | Anti-lock brake system (abs) light on, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) c0265, c0201, u1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module. *tt update. *tt | 08/13/2004 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 180202 | 02/18/2002 | 629811 | Customers may comment about a brake squeak or a noise, particularly after a cold soak and on the first brake application. *tt | 04/09/2002 | |
| 00093 | 01/12/2001 | 618115 | Subject regarding a clearance condition between the front right-hand brake pipe and the body cross sill. *jb | 04/04/2001 | |
| 00024 | 02/21/2001 | 617530 | Subject regarding customer satisfaction campaign - front brake hose abrasion. *tt | 03/19/2001 | |
| 865024 | 01/01/1999 | 603985 | Complaints about a squeal noise coming from the brakes. *tt | 03/12/1999 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE10010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/30/2010 | 01/05/2011 | Brake line corrosion failure | ||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) received defect petition dp10-003 on march 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (my) 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500hd 4wd pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.dp10-003 was granted and on march 30, 2010, preliminary evaluation pe10-010 was opened on more than six million model year 1999 through 2003 light trucks and sport utility vehicles manufactured and sold by general motors corporation (gm).on july 2, 2010, odi received gm's response to an information request, which included gm's assessment of the frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect. gm stated that:(1) the brake system of the subject vehicles is split front/rear and should a brake pipe suddenly fail for any reason, the affected vehicle would be capable of stopping with the pressure supplied by the remaining circuit; (2) the subject vehicles were designed to meet the hydraulic circuit partial failure requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards 105 and 135, light vehicle brake systems; and (3) should a brake fluid leak occur for any reason, the brake system malfunction indicator lamp (mil) would illuminate and warn the driver before the brake fluid level was low enough to cause a loss of line pressure.odi's and gm's analysis indicates that 85 percent of the complaints occurred on vehicles used primarily in states that use salt on the roads during winter months (connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin).overall the complaint rates per 100,000 vehicles for salt belt states is 43.0 and non-salt belt is 3.0.in approximately 25 percent of the complaints the brake pipe failure occurred suddenly, with no warning (i.e., no mil, brake fluid loss warning), and resulted in extended stopping distances.in 30 of these the increase in stopping distance that resulted was a factor in the crash and in 10 others the vehicle was intentionally steered off the road or into another lane of travel in order to avoid a crash.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea11-001) for subject vehicles sold or currently registered in salt belt states to further assess the scope, frequency and safety risks associated with sudden failures of corroded brake pipes that can result in decreased brake effectiveness. odi will continue to gather information on subject vehicles outside the salt belt as well. | ||||||
| PE10010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/30/2010 | Brake line failure due to corrosion | |||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) received a defect petition on march 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (my) 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500hd 4wd pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.the petitioner alleged a sudden loss of brake effectiveness and extended stopping distance after a corroded brake burst during a brake application. odi has received 110 owner complaints for my 1999 through 2003 chevrolet and gmc c/k series pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, including 3 involving my 2003 2500 series heavy-duty pickup trucks.the complaints allege the loss of braking effectiveness due to brake line rupture because of corrosion.in 37 of these complaints, the brake line failure was confirmed by a dealer inspection.three complaints allege that corroded brake line failure resulted in a crash.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to determine the frequency, scope and safety consequences of the alleged defect in the subject vehicles. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||
| PE05020 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/28/2005 | 09/13/2005 | UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION | 05V379000 | |
| In a letter dated august 29, 2005, gm notified odi that it was recalling certain model year 1999 through 2002 c/k pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles to correct a problem with anti-lock brake system (abs) wheel speed sensor corrosion that may result in unwanted abs activation and extended stopping distances during low-speed braking (recall 05v-379).gm's recall covers approximately 804,000 vehicles currently registered in the following 14 salt-belt states:connecticut, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and west virginia.the recall procedure will involve removing the sensor, cleaning the mounting surface, applying a rust inhibitor (zinc-x) to the surface, and reinstalling the sensor.if necessary, the sensor will be replaced. the population and failure report data given in this resume are for the full region that has been considered by odi as the salt-belt.that includes delaware, iowa, maryland, minnesota, missouri, wisconsin and the district of columbia in addition to the 14 states included in 05v-379.the states covered by gm's recall have the highest incident rates for the subject condition, accounting for 91% of the incidents, but only 24% of subject vehicle sales in the united states.odi's analysis determined that 840 of the complaints, 244 of the crashes, and 16 of the injuries identified in this investigation occurred in those states.the resulting incident and crash rates are 96.2 and 28.0 per 100,000 vehicles respectively (note:rates are based on vehicle sales, not registered vehicles). the corresponding numbers in the excluded portions of the salt-belt are 399,000 vehicles, 81 incidents (20.3 per 100,000 vehicles), 3 crashes, and no injuries.the statistics in the remaining 30 states are 2,406,000 vehicles, 168 incidents (7.0 per 100,000 vehicles), 31 crashes, and one injury.gm and odi are continuing to monitor the problem experience in states that are not included in the recall.gm will provide odi with updated complaint, field report, and warranty data in november 2005.odi and gm will review that data and assess the appropriateness of the current scope of the recall at that time. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | ||||||
| PE05020 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/28/2005 | 09/13/2005 | UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION | 05V379000 | |
| In a letter dated august 29, 2005, gm notified odi that it was recalling certain model year 1999 through 2002 c/k pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles to correct a problem with anti-lock brake system (abs) wheel speed sensor corrosion that may result in unwanted abs activation and extended stopping distances during low-speed braking (recall 05v-379).gm's recall covers approximately 804,000 vehicles currently registered in the following 14 salt-belt states:connecticut, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and west virginia.the recall procedure will involve removing the sensor, cleaning the mounting surface, applying a rust inhibitor (zinc-x) to the surface, and reinstalling the sensor.if necessary, the sensor will be replaced. the population and failure report data given in this resume are for the full region that has been considered by odi as the salt-belt.that includes delaware, iowa, maryland, minnesota, missouri, wisconsin and the district of columbia in addition to the 14 states included in 05v-379.the states covered by gm's recall have the highest incident rates for the subject condition, accounting for 91% of the incidents, but only 24% of subject vehicle sales in the united states.odi's analysis determined that 840 of the complaints, 244 of the crashes, and 16 of the injuries identified in this investigation occurred in those states.the resulting incident and crash rates are 96.2 and 28.0 per 100,000 vehicles respectively (note:rates are based on vehicle sales, not registered vehicles). the corresponding numbers in the excluded portions of the salt-belt are 399,000 vehicles, 81 incidents (20.3 per 100,000 vehicles), 3 crashes, and no injuries.the statistics in the remaining 30 states are 2,406,000 vehicles, 168 incidents (7.0 per 100,000 vehicles), 31 crashes, and one injury.gm and odi are continuing to monitor the problem experience in states that are not included in the recall.gm will provide odi with updated complaint, field report, and warranty data in november 2005.odi and gm will review that data and assess the appropriateness of the current scope of the recall at that time. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| PE10010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/30/2010 | 01/05/2011 | Brake line corrosion failure | ||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) received defect petition dp10-003 on march 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (my) 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500hd 4wd pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.dp10-003 was granted and on march 30, 2010, preliminary evaluation pe10-010 was opened on more than six million model year 1999 through 2003 light trucks and sport utility vehicles manufactured and sold by general motors corporation (gm).on july 2, 2010, odi received gm's response to an information request, which included gm's assessment of the frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect. gm stated that:(1) the brake system of the subject vehicles is split front/rear and should a brake pipe suddenly fail for any reason, the affected vehicle would be capable of stopping with the pressure supplied by the remaining circuit; (2) the subject vehicles were designed to meet the hydraulic circuit partial failure requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards 105 and 135, light vehicle brake systems; and (3) should a brake fluid leak occur for any reason, the brake system malfunction indicator lamp (mil) would illuminate and warn the driver before the brake fluid level was low enough to cause a loss of line pressure.odi's and gm's analysis indicates that 85 percent of the complaints occurred on vehicles used primarily in states that use salt on the roads during winter months (connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin).overall the complaint rates per 100,000 vehicles for salt belt states is 43.0 and non-salt belt is 3.0.in approximately 25 percent of the complaints the brake pipe failure occurred suddenly, with no warning (i.e., no mil, brake fluid loss warning), and resulted in extended stopping distances.in 30 of these the increase in stopping distance that resulted was a factor in the crash and in 10 others the vehicle was intentionally steered off the road or into another lane of travel in order to avoid a crash.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea11-001) for subject vehicles sold or currently registered in salt belt states to further assess the scope, frequency and safety risks associated with sudden failures of corroded brake pipes that can result in decreased brake effectiveness. odi will continue to gather information on subject vehicles outside the salt belt as well. | ||||||
| PE10010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/30/2010 | Brake line failure due to corrosion | |||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) received a defect petition on march 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (my) 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500hd 4wd pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.the petitioner alleged a sudden loss of brake effectiveness and extended stopping distance after a corroded brake burst during a brake application. odi has received 110 owner complaints for my 1999 through 2003 chevrolet and gmc c/k series pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, including 3 involving my 2003 2500 series heavy-duty pickup trucks.the complaints allege the loss of braking effectiveness due to brake line rupture because of corrosion.in 37 of these complaints, the brake line failure was confirmed by a dealer inspection.three complaints allege that corroded brake line failure resulted in a crash.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to determine the frequency, scope and safety consequences of the alleged defect in the subject vehicles. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 03/01/2013 | 150000 | ||
| My vehicle was parked overnight with the emergency brake on. sometime the next day i started up my truck and released the emergency brake, all seemed fine. i then released my foot from the brake pedal to proceed to back up. gave the vehicle a little gas to do so, went to apply the brakes again and had them go all the way to the floor boards. in order to stop i had to allow the vehicle to hit into a telephone pole. no damage to either other than a scuff. this is not the first time this has happened. underside of the vehicle is completely rusted and mechanic says all lines need replacing. going to cost upwards of a $1000. this is a very common failure with this vehicle and something needs to be done to prevent loss of life! | |||
| 10/27/2012 | 206 | 1 | |
| Driving at 50 mph with my young daughter the drivers side metal brake line burst preventing us from stopping. upon inspection of the line it was heavily corroded. *tr | |||
| 10/27/2012 | 206 | ||
| Driving at 50 mph with my young daughter the drivers side metal brake line burst preventing us from stopping. upon inspection of the line it was heavily corroded. | |||
| 10/25/2012 | 205000 | ||
| Brake line burst while shifting from park to drive, resulting in loss of braking and slow speed crawl into garage door. on inspection, heavily corroded section of rear brake line underneath the drivers door on the inside of frame rail was split lengthwise and leaking large volume of brake fluid | |||
| 10/18/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the front brakes failed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and was informed that the brake lines were rusted and would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the contact stated that the brake lines should have been manufactured with stainless steel as opposed to mild steel. the vin, failure and current mileage were unavailable. kmj | |||
| 10/18/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph his front brakes failed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and was informed that his brake lines had rusted and would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the contact stated the brake lines should have been made with stainless steel as opposed to mild steel. the vin and mileage was unavailable. dt | |||
| 09/30/2012 | 112785 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph the contact depressed the brake pedal slightly when he noticed the brake pedal dropped to the floor board. the contact applied the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed the rear brake line had fractured. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 112,785. pmb | |||
| 09/30/2012 | 112785 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra. while driving approximately 5 mph the contact depressed the brake pedal slightly when he noticed the brake pedal dropped to the floor board. the contact applied the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed the rear brake line had fractured. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 112,785. da | |||
| 08/13/2012 | 106243 | 1 | |
| Front brake hose from frame to caliper rusted out and caused brake failure. when the issue was being looked at, noticed that the entire frame and all parts on the bottom of the truck were completely rusted like they were 100 years old. appears there was no rust inhibitor included in any of the metal. all brake lines under body of the truck are so rusted that it is not safe to drive. fuel line is also rusted. i feel that all of these issues are due to poor rust inhibitor used during manufacturing of the truck. *tr | |||
| 09/14/2012 | 125523 | 1 | |
| Vehicle was being driven when brake line to rear axle ruptured causing an extreme loss of braking ability. vehicle was downshifted to assist braking to avoid an accident. inspection of the brake lines revealed severe corrosion of all brake lines with the rear brake line under the cab being compromised and leaking. *tr | |||
| 08/13/2012 | 106243 | 1 | |
| Front brake hose from frame to caliper rusted out and caused brake failure. when the issue was being looked at, noticed that the entire frame and all parts on the bottom of the truck were completely rusted like they were 100 years old. appears there was no rust inhibitor included in any of the metal. all brake lines under body of the truck are so rusted that it is not safe to drive. fuel line is also rusted. i feel that all of these issues are due to poor rust inhibitor used during manufacturing of the truck. *tr | |||
| 09/14/2012 | 125523 | 1 | |
| Vehicle was being driven when brake line to rear axle ruptured causing an extreme loss of braking ability. vehicle was downshifted to assist braking to avoid an accident. inspection of the brake lines revealed severe corrosion of all brake lines with the rear brake line under the cab being compromised and leaking. *tr | |||
| 08/13/2012 | 106243 | ||
| Front brake hose from frame to caliper rusted out and caused brake failure. when the issue was being looked at, noticed that the entire frame and all parts on the bottom of the truck were completely rusted like they were 100 years old. appears there was no rust inhibitor included in any of the metal. all brake lines under body of the truck are so rusted that it is not safe to drive. fuel line is also rusted. i feel that all of these issues are due to poor rust inhibitor used during manufacturing of the truck. | |||
| 09/14/2012 | 125523 | 1 | |
| Vehicle was being driven when brake line to rear axle ruptured causing an extreme loss of braking ability. vehicle was downshifted to assist braking to avoid an accident. inspection of the brake lines revealed severe corrosion of all brake lines with the rear brake line under the cab being compromised and leaking. *tr | |||
| 09/14/2012 | 125523 | ||
| Vehicle was being driven when brake line to rear axle ruptured causing an extreme loss of braking ability. vehicle was downshifted to assist braking to avoid an accident. inspection of the brake lines revealed severe corrosion of all brake lines with the rear brake line under the cab being compromised and leaking. | |||
| 09/08/2012 | 158000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, he attempted to applied the brakes but the pedal went to the floorboard and failed to stop the vehicle. the contact noticed brake fluid leaking underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the failure and current mileage was 158,000. | |||
| 09/08/2012 | 158000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, he attempted to applied the brakes but the pedal went to the floorboard and failed to stop the vehicle. the contact noticed brake fluid leaking underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the failure and current mileage was 158,000. pmb | |||
| 09/08/2012 | 158000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra. the contact stated while driving 5 mph he applied the brake and the pedal went to the floor and the vehicle continued moving forward for a distance. the contact noticed brake fluid under the vehicle. the vehicle had not been diagnosed. the failure and current mileages were 158,000. dt | |||
| 08/26/2012 | 163000 | 2 | |
| Total brake failure occurred while moving out of a parking slot. pedal went to the floor; upon investigation found brake fluid pouring from left rear wheel area (could not determine actual location); suspect corroded steel brake line. further investigation found evidence of fluid leakage in home driveway where parked overnight. this is 2nd brake line failure on this vehicle (1st was january 2012; replaced line but was advised by mechs that other lines were ok at the time, this is two brake failures in 7 months on this truck). *tr | |||
| 08/26/2012 | 163000 | ||
| Total brake failure occurred while moving out of a parking slot. pedal went to the floor; upon investigation found brake fluid pouring from left rear wheel area (could not determine actual location); suspect corroded steel brake line. further investigation found evidence of fluid leakage in home driveway where parked overnight. this is 2nd brake line failure on this vehicle (1st was january 2012; replaced line but was advised by mechs that other lines were ok at the time, this is two brake failures in 7 months on this truck). | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/30/2005 | 72310 | 07/17/1999 | |
| 1999 gmc sierra 1500 4wd vin#1gtek19t1xz539915 activation of antilock brake system when coming to a stop this causes my vehicle not to stop when it should allowing longer stopping distance | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| 1999 gmc sierra experiencing problems with the brake equipment malfunctioning.*mr while pulling into parking lot, applied brakes and the brakes pushed back. vehicle would not stop and hit a concrete wall, damaging the front end of the truck. *bf | |||
| 01/16/2004 | 2 | 06/19/2002 | |
| I have a 1999 gmc sierra (new body style) and have complained about the brakes since i bought it in 2002. what it is doing is the antilock brakes will go off anytime i apply the brake at slow speeds and hit a minor bump in the road making the antilock brake trip and lunges forward like i lost my brakes. i was involved in an accident last year were i rear ended a mini van in part i think it was lack of brakes due to the antilock brakes not functioning correctly. two years ago during a small snow i was pulling into park at work and the antilock was tripped and forced me into a dumpster. the brakes are like a sponge it almost scares me at times. thanks for being aware of the problems that gm is having with the brakes. i seen the report on the news so i thought i would tell my story, rick | |||
| 04/28/2005 | 101446 | 10/28/1998 | |
| Antilock brakes stoping distance at low speed started doing this several weeks ago and is now at the point that i can't drive. vehicle is going in for repair 5/4/05 | |||
| 01/18/2003 | 37992 | 0 | |
| Brake failure. after slowing or stopping at an intersection or pulling into a parking spot, and after releasing the brakes, at reapplication the brake does not respond. the pedal does not respond, no depression takes place -- it feels like a rock! -- and the truck does not stop. after repeated attempts, the brake will eventually respond, in the meantime it is a hazardous situation. | |||
| 09/30/1999 | 10 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Has occuring ehaust leak, service wont fix. using brakes while slowing and hitting bump in road, brakes will pulseate very hard and vechile will not stop | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 30 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Abs brake failure is occurring approximatley 7 - 10 times per week under moderate braking. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 08/10/2003 | 52400 | 1 | 11/15/2002 |
| Abs and brake light are on. had problem diagnosed by dealer and was told truck needed a new ebcm (electronic brake control module). part alone is $800.00 plus tax and labor. got on a gmc truck owners website and found many other owners with the same problem.*ak | |||
| 12/15/2002 | 97000 | 1 | 06/04/1999 |
| The vehicles abs motor continued to run after the vehicle was turned off. ph | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 06/13/2005 | 64000 | 12/23/1998 | |
| The abs brake motor runs constantly. therefore, we have pulled the fuse for the abs system. | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 40000 | 10 | 11/04/2004 |
| Anit-lock brakes come on when not needed i.e. when coming to a stop at low speeds. | |||
| 05/19/2000 | 72000 | 06/15/1999 | |
| I complained to gmc directly about abs failure and reported it to atty. gen of nys.i was told its normal wear in states with salt, funny that the paint is good to this day | |||
| 04/02/2003 | 50000 | 1 | 06/01/1999 |
| Abs motor pump motor stuck on. must pull fuse to turn it off. this causes the brake indicator light to come on in addition to the abs light. state inspectoin is becoming more and more difficult to pass every year with the abs not working and the fuse pulled. feel that the replacement price is too expensive.*ak | |||
| 04/15/2003 | 52500 | 1 | 04/18/2001 |
| Continued problems with abs control module, up to and including brake failure. gm is aware, but no recall has been made. this seems to be common with all 1999 1/2 and newer models. according to folsom lake gmc, the problem is common, but fix is offered other than $2000 in repairs at owners expense. this problem did not result in accident for me, but know of several that have occured due to brake failure.*ak | |||
| 09/20/2003 | 85000 | 1 | 02/20/1999 |
| Electronic brake control module failed and continued to run causing my battery to run down. after much research, it is apparent that this is a common occurance for 1999 -2003 gmc sierra's and chevrolet silverados. gm dealerships want nearly $800 to make this repair for a part that was defective in design and in quality. the ntsb and/or nhtsa should mandate that gm recall and correct the deficiencies in their product instead of simply issuing a service bulletin just one month prior to my warranty running out.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving brake pedal has to be depressed down to the floor to get the vehicle to stop. dealer has replaced the anti lock brake control module and the master cylinder, but the problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 08/14/2003 | 61000 | 1 | 01/22/1999 |
| Abs module failed, causing pump to run continuously. necessitated removing fuse on abs system which causes brake light & abs light to burn all the time. dealer said my problem, not gm's. truck has been dealer serviced at all required times. i would think a brake system failure, even if a redundent system, would pose a safety issue & repaired by gm. the abs system was standard equipment, not optional to the buyer.*ak | |||
| 06/26/2003 | 42170 | 04/22/2002 | |
| I started my truck up and heard a vibrating noise and the abs light came on. when i shut off my truck the noise continued. i unhooked the battery cable until i determined the problem was the electo-hydraulic control unit. i pulled the fuse and checked with my dealer. the service manager advised me that both parts of the unit (bpmv and ebcm) usually need to be replaced at a cost of approx. 1600.00 for parts alone. this truck has only 42,000 miles on it. i also changed the brake fluid at 30,000 miles in order to avoid this problem. i consider the replacement cost for these parts to be outrageous. the fuse can be left out and the vehicle can be driven without the anti-lock feature working. i consider this a safety defect because very few people will pay this price to have the anti-locking feature restored. in addition, the abs and brake warning light come on and cannot be cleared when driven with the fuse pulled. this can cause a driver to miss other problems that would be indicated by the brake warning light. *tt | |||
| 04/21/2003 | 50870 | 1 | 02/04/1999 |
| Abs ebcm failed and continues to run with ignition off. | |||
| 02/11/2003 | 41085 | 1 | 06/25/1999 |
| While driving the abs light come on and and stayed on. i heard a loud noise coming from underneath the driver side door. the noise continued after the vehicle was turned off and it wont stop. i pull out the abs fuse and the noise stoped. i took the truck to the dealer and he said what it was. the abs control module was shorted and the motor wont stop. it cost me $900.00 dollars to repair this problem after i talked out the service person, i think this is way to expensive and to soon to failed, for what i have found out gmc needs to issue a recall on this system. respectfully submited. juan pinedo. | |||
| 12/15/2002 | 97000 | 1 | 06/04/1999 |
| The vehicles abs motor continued to run after the vehicle was turned off. ph | |||
| 01/18/2003 | 40000 | ||
| The ebcm (electronic brake control module) has failed on my 1999 gmc sierra. it has less than 40000 miles on it, and from information obtained online, this appears to be quite a commonplace event on these vehicles. the abs light comes on, and the pump will run even with the ignition key removed. | |||
| 01/02/2002 | 40470 | 1 | 01/08/2000 |
| The abs motor continues to run after shutting the vehicle off. this causes the battery to run down making the vehicle inoperative. the abs system no longer is operative. the cost to repair is approximately $1000. ts | |||
| 12/13/2002 | 42000 | 1 | 04/08/1999 |
| 1999 gmc sierra 4x2, auto, short bed. the abs motor came on an stayed on. i could not get the motor to shut down until i either pulled the abs fuse, or disconnected the motor under the truck. i have talked to the local dealrer and he has had several issues like this as well as many that are doucumented on the nhtsa website. due to the numerous complaints and sefverity of this issue i think that gmc needs to issue a recall on this system. respectfully submitted, gary easley | |||
| 01/22/2002 | |||
| Customer states abs light on owner, also pump motor continues to run, replaced abs module | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||
| 01/20/2002 | 28000 | 1 | 08/15/1999 |
| Abs activation at low speed | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 11/18/1999 | 2 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Trouble with rotors-8000 miles & rear brakes started to hang up & lock up. 8400 miles rotors were replaced - 29100 miles all four rotors had to be replaced again. original factory brakes had 50% lining left - rotors were badly scored and chewed up - rotors over heated and delaminate-they are of very poor quality. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 06/29/2006 | 77020 | ||
| The brake lines have suddenly blown out on two occasions, and had to be replaced. these occured during nornal highway driving, on about 6/29/06, and around 10/27/09. the undercarriage had not been exposed to corrosive conditions or significant off-road use. i recently heard that this may have been an all-to-frequent occurence in this vehicle.....and that there may have been (or will be) a recall, and hopefully some sort of reimbursement. please advise. | |||
| 03/08/2012 | 84000 | ||
| Was applying brake when all the sudden brake pedal went to the floor and lost alot of braking power almost could not stop if not for emegancy brake truck has only been in salt 3-4 times i have owned it since 2002 and it had 40k miles on it when i bought it now has 84k and brake lines are rusted off it i am planing to replace them with quality parts. but something needs to be done before someone gets hurt, even in salt belt of the country a brake line should not rust to the point of bursting with 84k miles on vehical shame on you gm for using low grade line on such important system | |||
| 11/04/2011 | 124192 | ||
| While my buddy was backing my boat trailer and boat into the water for me, he yelled to get out of the way, the vehicle was sliding down the boat ramp. he was able to stop before going into the water. i told him i just had the brakes done this fall and he said the brake pedal went straight to the floor. i got in to pull the truck up and the pedal did go straight to the floor. a large puddle of brake fluid was on the ground at the boat launch. i had the vehicle towed to the repair shop and found that the brake lines had corroded so bad, they rusted right through and lost almost all of the brake fluid. the lines were so bad, i needed to get the entire brake line system replaced. | |||
| 11/02/2011 | 150000 | ||
| Started vehicle and depressed brake pedal. pedal went straight to the floor. upon investigation one of the solid brake lines had ruptured causing a loss of brake fluid. there was no warning or indication associated with the brake failure it just suddenly failed. fortunately the vehicle was not moving at the time or it would have almost certainly caused a dangerous situation or accident. the cause of the brake line failure was due to rust and and all solid brake lines were found to be severely corroded and needed to be replaced. | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 100000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra. the contact stated that while having the vehicle inspected by an independent repair shop, he was informed that all of the brake lines were rusted and corroded. the brake lines were replaced by the repair shop. approximately two years later, the vehicle was again being examined by an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the frame was cracked due to corrosion. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. the failure mileage was 100,000. | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 100000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra. the contact stated that while having the vehicle inspected by an independent repair shop, he was informed that all of the brake lines were rusted and corroded. the brake lines were replaced by the repair shop. approximately two years later, the vehicle was again being examined by an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the frame was cracked due to corrosion. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. the failure mileage was 100,000. kmj | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 100000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra. the contact stated that while having the vehicle inspected by an independent repair shop, he was informed that all of the brake lines were rusted and corroded. the brake lines were replaced by the repair shop. approximately two years later, the vehicle was again being examined by an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the frame was cracked due to corrosion. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. the failure mileage was 100,000. sm. | |||
| 10/21/2009 | |||
| I was returning from hunting trip ,and when i got off i-75 freeway to go to my home traffic signal ahead was red and pedal went to floor. fortunately,the light switched to green and i was able to manuever to not collide with car stopped ahead. i nursed it home via back streets at very low speed and to the repair shop the next morning.mechanic replaced brake line.the fuel line was rusted out at the fuel filter and discovered while other maintainance was being performed.the undercarriage is extremely rusted and i am concerned about pulling my travel trailer due to rusty condition of things.rocker panels are rusted out as well as rear fender wells.surely gm can control corrosion better than they are doing.someone is going to be hurt or killed due to these vehicles rusting so badly. | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra. the contact stated that while attempting to a stop, he applied pressure to the brake pedal and the pedal depressed to the floor. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop, where they diagnosed that the brake lines were corroded and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. six months later, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired a second time. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 68,000. | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra. the contact stated that while attempting to a stop, he applied pressure to the brake pedal and the pedal depressed to the floor. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop, where they diagnosed that the brake lines were corroded and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. six months later, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired a second time. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 68,000. sm. | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra. the contact stated that while coming to a stop he tried to engaged the brakes and the pedal went down to the floor. the vehicle was taken to a local shop who diagnosed that the brake lines were corroded and needed to be replaced. six months later the failure occurred again. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 68,000. pm | |||
| 10/24/2010 | 164000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra. while traveling 20 mph the contact applied the brakes and that they would not engage and that the brake pedal had fallen to the floor of the vehicle. the contact examined the vehicle and noticed that the brakes lines had been cut due to the design of the frame. the vehicle has not been diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 165000. bml | |||
| 04/17/2010 | 94000 | ||
| Complete brake failure due to brakeline failure due to rust on 1999 gmc sierra pickup. | |||
| 07/19/2009 | 52000 | ||
| Brake pedal on 1999 gmc sierra truck went to the floor. busted brake line. upon inspection found all line are badly rusted and corroded. the internet is full of complaints from others with this same problem. have never seen such corrosion on any vehicles i have owned before. | |||
| 07/06/2006 | 46450 | 3 | 07/09/1999 |
| 1999 gmc sierra-46000 miles-all brake lines rusted out,3 leaks. due to design of truck,cab has to be removed to access brake lines-also rear brake calipers rusted out after >4600 miles and had to be replaced. all repairs done at dealers. *jb | |||
| 07/10/2000 | 100100 | 1 | 07/02/2000 |
| Tl*- the contact's 1999 gmc sierra was difficult to stop when applying the brakes. after taking the vehicle to a service center the contact found that the brakes were still not repaired properly. he read in a consumer magazine which stated that the 1999 gmc truck sierra has the worse brakes. there was a recall on the 2000 gmc truck sierra on the brakes, stating that the base brakes would remain fully functional, but the dynamic rear proportioning (drp) system, which optimizes front to rear brake balance would become inoperative. the contact believes that both model years had the same failure. while driving 40-50 mph and applying the brakes the brakes failed. due to the brake failure the contact had problems with the tires as well. it felt as if the wheels were coming off when the contact was braking. *ak updated 2/22/2007 -*nm | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 1999 sierra brake pedal went to the floor when depressed. *ts the consumer was able to use the trailer brakes to stop the vehicle. the repair shop was unable to duplicate the problem. *jb | |||
| 12/15/2005 | 35000 | 1 | 12/12/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at any speed the rear wheels locked causing the vehicle to skid on wet or icy roads. the dealer inspected the vehicle and determined the abs pump needed to be replaced. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. the vin was not included in the recall. | |||
| 01/13/2006 | 65950 | 1 | 07/30/1999 |
| I sent this info to gm customer service and they told me the problem was because i live in ohio where salt is used on the roads in the winter. i did not bother trying to debate this silly response, i am just forwarding same info to your department. i am the original owner of a (gmc sierra z-71, 4x4 which has always been garaged and only has 66,000 miles. while replacing a failed right rear brake caliper, i noticed the brake shield was extremely rusty. during this inspection an approximately 4 inche piece broke off in my hand (see pictures). i perform most repairs myself but since this involved removing the axle it was beyond my capability. the cost of this repair at bob ross gmc was $222.00 which i paid. i am writing gmc because i do not believe a part such as this brake shield should rust so bad as to fall apart and have rusted through holes (see attached photo) in only 6 | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 30000 | 4 | 08/01/2000 |
| Dt: the contact stated all four brake rotors rusted, resulting in damage to the brake pads. the vehicle had a free remedy performed on the brakes, nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning anti lock brakes. however the rotors and pads were not covered by this recall. he contacted the manufacturer, and they suggested replacing the old rotors with after market rotors. the rotors and brakes have not been replaced at this time. *ak updated 12/27/2005 - the rust on the surface of the disc was so deep that it tore the lining off the pads. *nm | |||
| 07/23/2005 | 47000 | 20 | 05/15/2000 |
| In the summer of 2002 my gmc sierras pu truck vin 1gtek14vxxz526539 began to experience brake chater at very low speed. it then began to continue to roll when the brakes were applied. this problem became more pronounced and more pronounced as time went on. i had numerous very close calls with this truck involving buildings, trees and other vehicles. i took it to a local repair shop and they could not find the problem over a two week period. i finally took it to bowser gmc in pleasant hills pa. they repaired the truck by replacing the front hubs and sensors. with this repair and the previous complete brake job including brakes and rotors this episode cost more than $1400. at the time the truck had 36,000 miles on it. on 7/20/05 i began to notice the brake chatter returning. just a slight chatter coming to a stop at red lights on inclines, then on the level and finally on 7/23/05 i almost crashed into my house as i pulled into the driveway. the same problem had returned, the truck now has 47,000 miles. it appears that my $800 hub replacement was done with the same faulty hub assembly. the same problem has returned only in less time. this is not the only problem i have had with the brakes on this truck, i just recently at 46,000 miles had to have the rear rotors and pads replaced due to rusted brake parts. so over the course of 5 years i have replaced 6 brake rotors, 6 sets of pads, two hubs and two sensor assemblies. i have had numerous close calls with this truck coming within inches of crashing into buildings and other cars. at times i have had to throw the vehicle into park to stop from hitting something. i have no other means of transportation and i am disgusted that nothing has been done to rectify this problem since i first reported it in 2002. the nhtsa action number for this truck is pe05020. *nm | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 49800 | 2 | |
| 1999 sierra 1500 experienced brake failure.***no answer required***. *mr *sc the brakes released just as the consumer was about to stop the vehicle. *jb | |||
| 11/10/2004 | 74000 | 12 | 11/01/1999 |
| Dt: while going at a slow speed the brakes pulsated and wobbled. the consumer brake pedal doesn't work after it jumps up and down. the consumer hasn't taken the vehicle to the dealership yet. *nm *sb *nm | |||
| 04/29/2005 | 99796 | 2 | 04/15/2003 |
| Consumer states: anti-lock brake system, when applying it makes weird noise, and has to push brakes to the floor. had to do 4 times, was under 5 mph and pedal kicked back, and it grabbed. just got abs serviced and new fuse put in. had to take out fuse for the brakes to work properly. could hear whinnying noise before taking out the fuse, and light came on at the same time. dealer hooked up vehicle to diagnostic machine, replaced right front hub and bearing assembly, and still having the same problem.*ak | |||
| 02/11/2004 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle tends to come to a rolling stop when the brakes are applied and at the same time the driver feels some hesitation in the rear of the vehicle. this could be dangerous because the vehicle can hit an object in the front. manufacturer will be contacted by consumer. *jb | |||
| 10/15/2003 | 66800 | ||
| On occasion when brake is applied there is sudden loss of. resulting in having to apply full pressure to the brake pedal and eventually coming to a gradual stop. | |||
| 12/15/2002 | 0 | ||
| Abs brake modulator locked up | |||
| 04/15/2003 | 43321 | ||
| Abs motor would not stop running - had to remove fuse. ecb module, and tamper proof bolts replaced | |||
| 12/15/2002 | 0 | ||
| #1. rt. window intermittent. satisfied with repair #2. abs sys. lite on. abs sys. inop. cost was to be $1200, but after neogations repaired under warranty. (vehicle was over 36 mo. warranty.) i feel this type failure is too premature @ 26,00 mi. | |||
| 12/15/2002 | 0 | ||
| Abs failure | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brake pedal goes to the floor when braking resulting in extended stopping distance. nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/10/2007 | 75000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns 1999 gmc sierra. while driving approximately 30 mph and proceeding to a complete stop, there was pressure applied to the brake pedal; followed by no power response. the vehicle continued straight through an intersection and failed to slow down. the driver was forced to shift gears into the neutral position with the emergency brake engaged to stop the vehicle. there were no injuries. the driver was able to resume normal operation. the failure occurred while driving 5 mph and below brake applications. an authorized technician repaired the vehicle according to the recall #05v379000, service brakes, hydraulic antilock ; however, the identical failure occurred on a separate occasion after the recall remedy was repaired. the earlier recall remedy was insufficient and did not address the defect. the contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. the failure mileage was 75,000. the current was mileage was 80,000. | |||
| 01/09/2005 | 36000 | 10 | 11/11/2004 |
| I had unwanted abs activity. abs would come on when coming to a stop at low speeds. nhtsa did recall #05v379000. work was done by dealer but problem persisted. the cost to repair was over $1,000. i pulled abs fuse. *ak | |||
| 01/03/2007 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| 1999 gmc sierra. consumer states that when the brakes were applied the pedal did not move causing the vehicle to hit a parked vehicle. mechanic replaced the abs control valve. *mc the consumer stated he took the vehicle to the dealership so the recall could be performed on dec 28, 2006, however he experienced a failure 1 month later. the consumer was informed that the front left sensor was damaged which was probably the cause of the control valve failure. *jb | |||
| 01/03/2007 | 1 | ||
| 1999 gmc sierra pickup truck customer states that after getting car fixed due to a recall on brakes the next day the brakes stop working causing a accident**cc the recall was performed on dec 28, 2006 and on january 3, 2007 when the consumer applied the brakes, the pedal was extremely hard, the consumer was unable to stop the vehicle and consequently hit a parked vehicle. the next day the consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic who said the anti-lock brake valve had burned out. the mechanic stated there was damage to the front left sensor and wanted to know if anyone had been working on the abs sensors recently. the mechanic stated that someone had pierced inside the sensor and damaged it, which was the probable cause of the control valve failure. *jb | |||
| 08/23/2006 | 189275 | 1 | 11/14/1998 |
| Brake warning lights intermittently activate while driving. brakes appeared to be functional until occasion arose at 65 mph where hard breaking was required. right rear tire locked up and severe tire wear resulted. excessive slowing distance was experienced. vehicle at non dealer repair shop parts will be available. *jb | |||
| 09/23/2003 | 62660 | 1 | 02/01/1999 |
| Abs control unit module activated while driving ,causing abs valve to run continuously & burn up. dealer stated that cause of failure was due to corrosion getting into module unit. dealer replaced module,valve & bled brake system. cost was $1090. service manager stated that this was a recurring problem that gm knew about but no recall was issued to fix the problem at that time. according to nhtsa web site , gm has issued a recall for wheel sensors on this vehicle due to the same cause as the module failure; corrosion. the modules are located just below driver on the inside of the frame rail. how they expected to keep them from a corrosive environment ,i can't figure. it seems to me that if gm acknowledge a corrosion problem on one part of their abs system that they should do the same on the entire system. i also can't understand how they choose certain states as being in the salt belt. we use it here in kansas too. *jb | |||
| 03/28/2006 | 20000 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated the abs engaged at 8mph and below. the stopping distance was increased as a result. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, concerning the abs. the vehicle has the same problem as indicated in the recall; however it is not included because of the vin. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. | |||
| 02/17/2006 | 85612 | 1 | 07/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the abs engaged at speeds of 16m ph or less in normal driving conditions when brake pressure was applied. the vehicle was seen by a dealer who suggested the front wheel speed sensors should be replaced, but no repairs were made. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. updated 04/11/06. *jb | |||
| 05/25/2005 | 200000 | 1 | 12/21/1998 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to apply brake pressure at 5 mph, the antilock brakes made a grinding noise. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the service brakes hydraulic antilock. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. | |||
| 12/28/2005 | 48576 | 2 | 01/01/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the abs activates at low speeds, below 10 mph. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the abs sensor was replaced. a year later, the contact received a recall letter for the abs, #05v379000. the vehicle was taken to the dealership and the abs was cleaned. | |||
| 08/26/2004 | 65000 | 1 | 03/01/2000 |
| Case #05v379000 isn't including virginia residents? i had the abs pump? go out in my 1999 gmc sierra which messed up the rear rotors, had all replaced at dealer which cost in excess of $1000.... will it include virginia or just stop in maryland? *nm | |||
| 01/05/2006 | 80000 | 3 | 02/13/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the abs activated at low speeds causing an increased stopping distance. due to the inability to stop at low speed, the vehicle gently tapped another vehicle in the rear bumper. no damage or injuries were sustained. the police were not contacted regarding this incident. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the anti-lock brakes. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. *nm updated 02/21/06. *jb | |||
| 01/11/2006 | 109000 | 1 | |
| Dt: the contact stated the abs did not activate . there was nhtsa recall,campaign 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. the vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however , it was not included in the recall due to the vin.*ak the abs control module malfunctioned, causing tne abs system to fail. the contact wants gmc to expand their recall or pay for a new module. *ak | |||
| 11/25/2005 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Dt: contact stated while pulling over to a curb he pressed the brake pedal and it went all the way to the floor. also, it was making a humming noise. he took the vehicle to the dealership to have recall repairs done on the abs brakes, and they found the anti lock:control unit/module ( ebmc) busted. repairs will be made at the contact's expense.*ak the consumer was told it would cost 900 to fix the problem completely. updated 01/11/06. *jb | |||
| 12/02/2005 | 88000 | 50 | |
| 1. antilock brakes activate at low speeds 2. being unable to stop it could lead to rear end collisions or car pedestrian accidents 3.replaced 2 front end wheel speed sensors. *jb | |||
| 11/17/2005 | 79100 | 1 | 05/15/2002 |
| Antilock brakes kickedin at low speed, less than 10 mph in parking lot. took a lot ofdistance to stop. if this happened at an intersection i would be in big trouble. *nm | |||
| 09/01/2005 | 47000 | 2 | 09/01/2002 |
| Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning anti lock brakes. this vehicle is experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recall, but is not included in the recall due to vin. the contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense. *ak | |||
| 08/23/2005 | 69994 | 6 | 10/30/2001 |
| Dt: the contact stated while driving vehicle made a jerking motion when stopping or slowing down .vehicle was taken to the dealership on 8-23-05. the dealership found the hub was defective. also, the front left side wheel sensor needed to be replaced.*ak the consumer was told his vehicle was not a part of the recall. updated 01/04/06. *jb | |||
| 09/29/2005 | 145000 | 1 | 10/25/1998 |
| Dt: the contact stated there was nhtsa recall 05v379000 concerning anti lock brakes. this vehicle experienced the same problems as indicated in the recall, but was not included in the recall due to the vin. the vehicle has not been repaired.*ak updated 1/25/2006 - the abs engaged at low speeds. *nm | |||
| 11/07/2005 | 140000 | 2 | 06/01/1999 |
| Dt: the contact states there was problem with the abs activating at low speeds. there was nhtsa recall 05v379000)for this problem, but the manufacturer said that this vehicle was not included due to vin. the first time the problem occurred the dealership replaced the abs sensor. the problem recurred. *ak | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 29300 | 1 | 05/01/2000 |
| Nhtsa action # pe05020 - i submitted a complaint (odi id# 10120245) for my 99 gmc sierra truck last spring for the abs control module failure. you closed the investigation on 9/13, and gm issued a recall. the problem is that gm still charged me over $1000 for the replacement abs control module that failed, causing the loss of abs totally on my truck, per my complaint. i would not have been able to get my truck inspected in vt without the abs working so i had to pay up to gmc to replace the module. was this to be covered or not? if not, why? it seems that this abs module failure is a recurring theme for gm(c) trucks. please respond by e-mail. *jb | |||
| 07/22/2004 | 40000 | 2 | 09/01/2003 |
| (1) recall on wheel speed sensor causing increased stopping distances. (2) due to wheel speed sensor causing unwanted abs activation, the abs module turned defective. as a result, the module needed replacing due to over activation. a low speed crash occurred due to not being able to stop. (3) during the recall campaign, the manufacturer refused to relate the crash or the faulty abs module to the wheel speed sensor. they estimated repairs in the thousands of dollar range. they refused to fix the malfunction. i do not have abs on my vehicle at this time. *jb | |||
| 10/31/2005 | 1 | ||
| Dt: the contact received a recall 05v379000 concerning abs brake failure. repair work was performed and the vehicle still had the braking problem. he took the vehicle back to the dealership, and they stated there was nothing further that could be done. he called gm, and they told him to take the vehicle back to the dealership. if the problem was not related to the recall, he would have to pay for it himself. he was going to take the vehicle to another dealership this evening. *ak | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 33200 | 1 | 07/15/1999 |
| Dt: the contact stated the abs motor went out two years ago. he contacted the dealership, and they could not do anything until he received a recall letter for the problem. he contacted the manufacturer twice, was told the warranty expired, and there was no recalls on the abs. he took vehicle to the nearest garage to have the abs disconnected. he has been driving the vehicle without abs for two years. *ak updated 11/29/2005 - *nm | |||
| 09/05/2004 | 27000 | 1 | 04/05/1999 |
| Dt: the consumer complained about the abs brakes. the abs engaged at low speeds. when the vehicle was slowing down to 4 or 5 mph the brakes would not be present for four or five feet, then the brakes would grab. the abs had gotten worse in the past year. the vehicle had been to the dealership for repairs and they said that the abs module was burned out. the dealer wanted $1,000 to make the repairs. the consumer then took the vehicle to an independent repair shop and the abs brakes were disconnected. *ak (11/21/05) *sc | |||
| 10/17/2005 | 99800 | 100 | |
| The abs brakes on my 1999 gmc sierra will randomly come on when stopping at about 5 - 10 mph. i have to release the brake and reapply in order to get the truck to stop. i have found numerous other gmc sierra owners have the exact same problem. as recommended by the other owners, i disabled my abs by removing the fuse that controls the abs unit. *nm | |||
| 07/26/2005 | 84987 | 1 | 03/30/2005 |
| Abs activated on dry road while stopping on a slight grade . this resulted in a loss of brakes as if a brake line failed. i shot forward about three feet then all four wheels locked up. after the accident the abs light came on so when i got home i had my mechanic check the codes. the abs control unit was bad but gave no indication until after the accident. the mechanic told me that this wasn't the first time he had someone with a99 - 02 gm truck in his shop with this same problem . for me this failure resulted in $5000.00 damage to my truck as well as damage to the vehicle in front of me (which luckily we also own).i just got a recall notice today almost three months after the accident for the abs speed sensor that causes this same type of malfunction but what about the control unit on the frame rail ? in this case it also failed and costs almost $1000.00 just for the part alone before it is replaced. that's over $6000.00 by the time every thing is fixed. *jb | |||
| 10/18/2005 | 53770 | 1 | 03/08/1999 |
| Dt: the consumer states he owns a 1999 gmc sierra pick-up truck. sometime this past summer he heard a noise that sounded like a motor running. the dealership disconnected the motor so he would not hear the noise anymore. the consumer states that the abs light was on. the dealership told the consumer that there was a bad sensor motor. the dealership quoted him a price of approximately. $400.00 to fix it. the contact did not want to have this repaired at that time. he has since received a recall letter on the abs brakes on 10-18-05. the dealership repaired the recall prior to the contact receiving the recall;notice on 9-28-05. but refused to replace the sensor motor because it was not related to the recall. the contact was not sure if the two were related, but still wanted to file a complaint in the hope that he may be able to get this sensor replaced without charge or at cheaper price. *ak updated 11/29/05. *jb | |||
| 09/01/2005 | 78000 | 50 | |
| 1999 gmc sierra vin # 1gtek19r8xr501375 - anti lock braking system is activating when braking at low speeds causing the vehicle to not stop properly - gm has a recall on this - 05068 - but they say that our vehicle id number is not included that it is a new recall and to wait to see if that changes - to date there have been no accidents or injuries but we were lucky. *nm | |||
| 09/14/2005 | 31570 | 1 | 10/02/2004 |
| Dt: the contact stated the abs module on 1999 gmc sierra failed. he noticed this when the warning light came on the dashboard. when he turned the vehicle off the pump in the abs module kept running. the dealer said this was not related to the current recall 05v379000 on the abs brakes. he found information on the nhtsa website that there were numerous complaints filed regarding t abs module failure and that it related to the current abs recall.*ak | |||
| 10/04/1999 | 1500 | 2 | 07/15/1999 |
| Dt: the caller said at speeds 3-10 mph the anti lock brakes would kick in, and the consumer would not be able to stop the vehicle. she said there was a recall and she had the recall work done. the caller had the hubs were replaced once less than two years ago at manufacturer's s expense. dealer said the problem was in the hub and that was not covered by the recall. manufacturer offered no help for free. she said her husband has had a close call with a wall. he stopped in time. she said the vehicle had to be put in park once to get vehicle to stop. the truck was returned to the dealer the day after the recall work was performed to have the hubs replaced., which the dealer told her that was causing the problem. gm refused to pay for the hubs even though this was the cause of the documented problem in the recall. when the mechanic was pulling the vehicle into the shop, the brakes failed and he crashed. the bumper, the chrome on the grill, the fog light, and the piece below the bumper were damaged. the dealer says he will pay to fix the problem. *ak *jb | |||
| 09/19/2005 | 51500 | 1 | |
| Abs motor keeps running had to pull fuse to get to stop. is going to cost over $900 to fix the problem. truck only has 50000 miles on it and has had extremely good care. do not think that this is my problem as there is many reports of this happening to these vehicles. *jb | |||
| 11/15/2000 | 55000 | 1 | |
| Dt: the abs system has been disfunctional for three years. contacted gm for the last two years. what happens when going 10 mph or less and applying the brakes the vehicle will not stop. when this first started it happened intermittently. now, it does it all the time. there was a recall but it did not include this vehicle due to vin. the consumer could feel the brake coming back when putting pressure on the brakes. it makes a sound. had the abs system disconnected, this started happening on november 15, 2000. consumer stated gm informed him they were doing recall repairs on brakes for salt states. however,the consumer took this vehicle to the ocean, and for others who use the vehicles there. *ak | |||
| 08/30/2005 | 95000 | 100 | 09/14/2004 |
| My 1999 gmc, sierra truck does not stop properly at very low speeds due to the anti lock braking system, the anti lock system engages when there is no reason for it to do so, snow it is much worse than dry pavement and nearly caused me to hit another car once. this happens routinely when stopping at slow speeds on dry pavement. *nm | |||
| 08/26/2005 | 1 | 04/30/2000 | |
| Dt: the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra 1500 4wd. he contacted gmc about nhtsa recall 05v379000 concerning abs brakes. consumer' lived in maryland and his was not listed for the recall he almost had an accident last week because of this problem with the wheel speed sensor. he almost ran into trailer because he had the brakes on, and at a certain speed, released them. he had to swerve to keep from hitting the trailer. when he let off of the brake pedal and pressed the brakes again it stopped the vehicle. the estimated speed at the time of this incident was under 10 mph. there where no injuries. *ak | |||
| 03/16/2005 | 92000 | 1 | 10/11/2004 |
| Brake on my 1999 gmc truck fail causing me to hit a building. the problem has due to the abs system. *nm | |||
| 07/07/2005 | 60000 | 1 | 03/10/1999 |
| Dt: the consumer stated the anti-lock pump went out on his 1999 gmc sierra at 60,000 miles. the consumer had it checked by a dealer. the consumer contacted gm, and they said it would be $3,000.00. the consumer has not had this fixed. the consumer was driving without the anti-lock brakes. *ak *jb | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 1999 gmc sierra brakes failed at low speeds.*mr the consumer had the abs disconnected. the consumer stated there was a defect in the rotation speed on the wheel sensors. *jb | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 10 | ||
| I own a 1999 gmc sierra pick up. the brakes will stop working during braking. this has occurred at various times. i have had the brakes checked. i have called the dealer about this. they told me there are no reported problems. after checking the web, i noticed that the problem i have is the same problems that have been recalled in canada on these same trucks. what can be done to correct this problem in the us? i have talked with other gmc owners ,same problems. *jb | |||
| 05/18/2005 | 1 | 10/20/2004 | |
| I was pulling into my driveway, applied the brakes to my 1999 gmc sierra 4x4 pickup truck, vin no. 1gtek19v4xe552750, and i could not stop and hit the rear end of my girlfriend's 2001 chevy blazer. i was advised to contact gm of the accident as there is a recall in canada (product safety bulletin [psb]- front wheel speed sensor corrosion #04094 dated january 25, 2005) for brake failure. gm representatives sent a fact finder to determine if the problem was the wheel sensor. the body damage repair estimate to my truck is $2,902.86 and $1,907.79 to the blazer. the estimates were faxed to gm and we were informed that the report indicated there was a problem but, since the damages were over $1,000.00 the case had to be referred to risk management. risk management stated the fact finders report did not indicate a problem which was contrary to what i was told previously. i requested a copy of the report and was denied as it is considered proprietary information. i informed risk management that a tsb had been issued which they claimed they were unaware of. risk management offered to pay 50% of the damages. i called the original contact person at gm and was told the report indicated that there was not a current diagnostic problem however, the history code shows that the left front wheel speed sensor was missing - dropped out of circuit - indicating that there has been past problems with the wheel sensor. since the accident i borrowed my mother's car and was asked to return it so, i drove my truck through a 40 mph zone, my hood flew open breaking the hinges. i have not had my truck or my girlfriend's blazer fixed as i am uncertain what to do. i feel it is wrong to request my insurance company to pay for damages that are clearly the fault of the manufacturer. in addition, if this type of incident occurs in a crowded area someone could get seriously hurt or killed. i ask for your assistance in resolving this issue for the safety of everyone. thank you. *jb | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 1 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Dt: the contact owned a 1999 gmc sierra z71. there was a nhtsa investigation , pe05020. there were no abs brakes. had to pull the fuse. gm will not do anything to the vehicle because it was out of warranty. a gm mechanic told consumer gm will not do anything about it, and told him to file a complaint with the nhtsa. also said there were numerous people in with the same problem. the gm mechanic told consumer to leave the vehicle because of the abs system. the mechanic would not pull the fuse because of liability reasons so consumer figured out by himself which fuse to pull, and done it. *ak | |||
| 12/20/2001 | 46000 | 6 | 11/14/2001 |
| Repeated abs brake failure. this has not been corrected despite numerous attempts to repair problem(s). heater motor malfunction, repeated wiper arm replacement, tailgate handle malfunction. | |||
| 06/15/2005 | 42575 | 20 | 08/01/2001 |
| Antilock brakes activate under normal conditions. when comming to a stop the antilock brakes activate causing my vehicle to keep proceeding forward with the possibility of collision with another vehicle or pedestrian. | |||
| 06/28/2002 | 28178 | 3 | 09/21/1999 |
| Dt: at slow speeds there is a clanking sound in the brakes, and can be felt in the brake pedal on the consumer's foot. this has been a problem since 2002. the vehicle has been in the repair shop 3 times for the same problem. the first time, the vehicle was involved in an accident in the parking lot. the owner was driving 5 mph or less and had no brake control, and the pedal was working against the driver. the owner took the vehicle back to the shop 2 more times for the same problem. gm, the manufacturer came and inspected the truck. gm would not allow the truck to be fixed by the dealership until they inspected it. the dealerships report stated that they replaced the right front hub bearing after testing and the found bearing caused unwanted abs operation during slow speeds. there were no injuries in the crash. *ak *sc | |||
| 06/05/1993 | 70000 | 1 | |
| Dt: the vehicle is having abs problems since vehicle was purchased. the abs light is on, when brakes are applied the abs kicks in, and consumer has to push on brake. then there is a shaking. this results in extended stopping distance . driver has to repeatedly push brake in hard to get it to stop. one day the abs pump came on and stayed on. this cost $700.00 to replace. no codes were shown when taken to mechanic or dealership, they didn't know how to fix it. this occurs under 10 mph, in all driving conditions, and every and with no warning. has happened more and more often as time has passed. the vehicle is not having other problems. vehicle is regularly serviced. consumer will have vehicle repaired at a local garage.*ak | |||
| 10/31/2004 | 47400 | 1 | |
| Dt: anti lock brakes fail at low speeds contact must use parking break and place truck in neutral in order to stop. this causes extended stopping distances. almost crashed 4 times due to brake failure. actually made contact with another vehicle but no damage occurred. no brake light warning came on. problem progressed with time. 10 mph and under is the speed at which problem occurred. vehicle was taken to dealer for repair on 4/11/05. problem was fixed at a cost of $877.09. *ak | |||
| 09/10/2002 | 60000 | 7 | 07/10/2001 |
| Dt: gm's abs system. the consumer had to disconnect the abs system in vehicle because of them continuously running. this had been disconnected for the past two years because with the abs system. the road and weather conditions were hard and salty. this is in maine. consumer keeps having a dead battery, and back end has swung around because she can't use the abs system, because it has been disconnected. if the abs system was not disconnected the vehicle would have a dead battery. consumer contacted gm, and filed complaint twice. they responded by saying good luck. consumer even suggested that gm send a new brake system by mail, and they would install personally. consumer has not received a response.*ak | |||
| 08/18/2001 | 03/30/1999 | ||
| I have a 1999 4 wheel drive gmc sierra and i have had a lot of close calls with accidents, because the anti lock won't stop at low speeds. they replaced both front hub sensors and the problem still continues. they did it right after the warranty expired. i only have about 35k on my truck. all the rotors peeled and they just turned the rotors down. i later paid to have all new rotors and brakes on all 4 wheels replaced, but the anti lock brakes still activate and make it hard to stop at low speeds, almost causing a few accidents at times. | |||
| 11/18/2004 | 45000 | 1 | 05/01/1999 |
| Contact states: he turned into his brothers' driveway, stepped on the brake and there were no brakes. he hit the rear end of his brothers' car, and did $600 damage to the car.*ak *sb *nm | |||
| 04/15/2004 | 50000 | 2 | 01/11/2001 |
| While pulling into a parking area brakes went to the floor and i had to slam into park to stop. this also happened again, and the vehicle ran over the parking stop. had to slam into park again after this, took vehicle to dealer, and they informed that the abs sensor was corroded or bent. the cost was over $500.00. *ak | |||
| 11/10/2004 | 25 | 10/10/2001 | |
| Brakes do not work. when hitting brakes pedal makes noise. tried pumping the brakes, did not work. but if letting off for a second or two they will work. took vehicle to the dealer, and new brakes were put on. mechanic said the computer was broken.*ak | |||
| 12/15/2004 | 49000 | 2 | 08/27/2002 |
| Whenever the vehicle was coming to a stop or turning into a parking space the abs failed to operate. vehicle was taken to a repair shop on two separate occasions. first time, the mechanic cleaned the brake system and resurfaced both rear rotors. the second time the mechanic removed and cleans the abs sensors. on both occasions the problem recurred. the manufacturer was notified.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 71000 | 1 | 09/03/2004 |
| The anti-lock brakes do not operate, making it difficult to stop the vehicle at various speeds. manufacturer was contacted by owner.*ak brake light and anti lock brake light came on in the dash board. the consumer stated that he heard a motor r unning underneath the vehicle. *tc | |||
| 03/15/2004 | 47200 | 1 | 09/17/2001 |
| We parked at a convenience store and upon stopping to park the abs pump started whining and would not shut off even after turning off the engine. service manager at jim fuoco motors in grand junction, colorado disconnected the wires to the abs relay system under the frame of the truck. he said the abs relay module under the frame is faulty and that it would cost over $1000.00 for parts and labor to replace due to faulty diodes on the system. he advised that the truck can be operated without abs system connected and the brakes will operate as the older pre-abs brakes systems did but on icy roads or hard stops the truck may skid and lose traction. the truck had 47,000 mile on it when this occurred. this occurred several months prior and gm still refuses to repair the problem or recall the abs system. i noted on this site that there are multiple complaints about abs failures including many similar to mine. why has this problem not been recalled as a safety issue? the abs systems on these trucks are faulty from manufacture, not from use. are they waiting until someone is seriously injured or dies? | |||
| 11/26/2003 | 60000 | 1 | |
| Conpleat failure of abs brake system. *ak | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| Abs brakes on 1999 gmc sierra failed to stop in an emergency situation.*ak | |||
| 07/15/2002 | 39560 | 1 | 04/21/2000 |
| Anti lock brake system light came on. *ak | |||
| 06/30/2004 | 61358 | 2 | 01/05/1999 |
| Experienced many occurrences of brake problems to which dealer could not diagnose. at 49,000 miles, dealer informed that right wheel hub/abs unit faulty. replaced at $387 cost. vehicle currently has 62,000 miles. abs pump ran continously until disconnected. dealer informed ecbm failure. estimated cost to fix $800. declined repairs due to cost. gm definitely has a quality problem.*ak | |||
| 07/21/2004 | 67000 | 1 | 12/28/1998 |
| Anti-lock brake computer failed at 67000 miles. the solid state device controlling the abs pump motor failed, locking the pump in a continuous running mode, even with ignition in the off position. quoted repair is aproximately $1000. *jb | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 59000 | 1 | 03/01/1999 |
| While applying the brakes the pedal pulsated and the vehicle would not stop until it advanced several feet. the consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. *jb the dealer found several codes related tot he sensors in the front dropping out. *nm | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 33728 | 1 | |
| Bad abs control module on 1999 gmc sierra. *mr *sc the consumer stated a recall was issued, however his vehicle was not included. *jb | |||
| 04/09/2004 | 48000 | 1 | |
| While driving anti lock brakes warning light illuminated and stayed on the remainder of the time that vehicle was being operative. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| 11/10/2003 | 50200 | 1 | 08/15/1999 |
| Abs control module failed. while engine was not running the abs motor still was. not knowing about the $1,100 failure(quoted from a dealership) i left it alone for a short time while the 60 amp system sucked my battery dry in less than a half hour. after readings hundreds of forums and complaints, i believe something needs to be done. i found the tsb (#220101 dated 04/06/01, anti lock brake motor running while engine off). so this problem has been identified but not corrected(ignored) in almost three years. a $1,100 problem! *jb | |||
| 03/10/2004 | 49900 | 2 | |
| While driving at 30 mph the consumer applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. the dealer replaced the rotors and pads twice, however the problem recurred. *ak the vehicle also had tailgate and engine problems. the tires were replaced due to thread cracks. *jb | |||
| 03/09/2004 | 1 | ||
| When the brakes are applied there is a delay before the vehicle will stop. dealership replaced a wheel sensor, but problem recurred. *ak | |||
| 01/28/2004 | 62000 | 1 | |
| At 62000 miles abs light came on. abs motor continued to run even when engine was turned off. consumer had to pull the fuse off the vehicle to stop the abs motor running. dealer indicated nothing was wrong with abs motor, it was still running even when the engine was turned off.*ak | |||
| 80000 | 1 | ||
| The location of the abs was exposed to debris, which caused corrosion and resulted in abs failure. the consumer had to unplug the abs as a temporary fix to the problem. the dealership been notified. *jb | |||
| 05/07/2001 | 38000 | 1 | 04/04/1999 |
| This is for some people that are experiencing breaking problems with 1999 (new body style) and newer gmc and chevy 1/2 ton pick-ups 2+4wd trucks. if your having problems with your abs going off at slow speeds like under 15 mph, have your service shop check your abs sensor located on your hub. if its rusted, the sensor can't tell if your wheel is moving or not and sets it off. i had this problem with mine and had to change the whole hub/wheel ass. on both sides because it's hard to pin point which side was the cause. this can get expensive unless you can do the work yourself. good luck. *la | |||
| 11/13/2003 | 52782 | 1 | 06/20/2002 |
| I have owned this vehicle for about 18 months. shortly after buying the vehicle (certified), i took it to the dealer complaining of what i thought was unusual attributes of the abs system. i was told they could not find any problems. about one year later, in may of 2003, my abs problems became severe, in that at low speeds, such as turning into parking spaces or stopping at intersections, the abs would come on and stay on for 3-4 seconds, rendering the brakes useless for that time period. during this time period, this did result in my vehicle striking a chain link fence with no damage. to prevent this problem from occurring further, i pulled the abs fuse and took the vehicle to the dealer, after first complaining to gm. the dealer was very helpful, and diagnosed the problem as a faulty left front hub. gm and the dealer limited my cost to $100 on the $500 repair. this appeared to fix the problem, until recently. during the past several weeks, the problem has returned, and again rendered the truck very dangerous, and again i pulled the abs fuse and took it to the dealer. again, the dealer was very helpful, and diagnosed the problem this time as a faulty abs electronic brake control module. again, they offered compensation, but to a lesser degree. i paid $500 for the $1000 repair. it appears through my research on the internet, including the nhtsa site, that i am not the only one this has happened to. i believe this is a safety issue that is not limited to my vehicle. i am lucky in that i did not cause injury to myself or others in any of the many instances where this problem surfaced. i was very lucky a few times. *la | |||
| 07/01/2002 | 75000 | 100 | |
| Power driver window failed in down position. tailgate cable frayed, ready to break. abs deploy when brakes applied and bump hit on dry road resulting in loss of breaking power. this vehicle is the worst vehicle i have ever owned and i've had a lot of them. *la | |||
| 10/22/2003 | 69000 | 3 | |
| While applying the brakes, the abs and brake lights would come on intermittently. the dealers mechanic stated that the abs brakes needed to be replaced. *ak *scc the abs failed as a result of abs switch failure. abs motor stays running even with ignition key removed and engine off. the dealer quoted a price of $900. dollars for repair. this seem to be quite common. *ph | |||
| 06/02/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that when trying to apply the anti lock brakes, they will lock up causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. dealer notified. *ph | |||
| 06/06/2001 | 1 | 11/01/2002 | |
| The consumer stated anytime the vehicle came to a stop at an intersection, stop sign, light or uneven pavement, the anti-lock brakes engaged, which caused the brakes to momentarily fail. *ak *jb | |||
| 07/21/2002 | 31500 | 1 | 11/15/1999 |
| Brakes do not always stop truck, very unreliable. *ak | |||
| 07/05/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated that while driving and without warning abs failed. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 05/07/2003 | 69400 | 04/18/2000 | |
| Abs pump runs even with key off! only way to stop it is to pull fuse. abs and brake warning lights stay on all the time. did not initially notice the problem until i made a tire screeching panic stop. dealership stated no recall. *nlm | |||
| 02/20/2003 | 49000 | 1 | |
| The anti-lock brake system failed, which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance.*jb | |||
| 01/10/2003 | 42000 | 1 | |
| Consumer stated the anti-lock brake system module was engaging unnecessarily while driving and continued to run when vehicle was turned off. consumer had to pull abs fuse to disengage, this resulted in loss of abs functionality. *jb | |||
| 06/23/2002 | 1 | ||
| I think the abs system should be recalled i've talked to several truck owners and the 1999 all are having abs failure. the pumps keep running even after the trucks are shut off. i took it to the dealer in hanover and they said it would be over $1000.00. that i would be better off leaving the fuse out so much for abs. dt | |||
| 11/30/2002 | 1 | 02/01/2099 | |
| Abs control module failed. module continued to run after vehicle was turned off. $1000 to repair. no recall inspite of numerous complaints to nhtsa. dt | |||
| 09/14/2002 | 1 | 05/01/2099 | |
| My 1999 gmc sierra developed, over the past four months complete failure of the brake rotors on all four wheels. the brakes pads did not fail but they caused a groove to form in all four brake rotors. the rotors are pitted, rusted and worn below minimun thicknesses on all four wheels. the brake rotors are flaking and chipping around the edges and display a groove that is more than 3/8 below the normal thickness of the rotor. the rotors appear on first glance to have come off of a truck that is very much older than three years. the sierra truck is also exibiting the same characteristics as the trucks mentioned in nhtsa campain id number 00v232008. when the truck is almost at a complete stop, the abs system activates and the vehicle shudders to a stop. the description in the above mentioned id number is the exact behaivior that promted me to take the truck to my mechanic, this truck was checked in april of 2002 and no brake problems were spotted. the repair job cost more than $700 to repair and my mechanic stated that he believes that the brake rotors should not have failed in this manner, that the type of failure that is indicated usually occures with worn brake pads, the brake pads in this case were not worn to the point of needing replacement.*ak | |||
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| Consumer staes when braking on rough pavements it causes extened stopping distance and a clicking sound can be heard. dealer has not been able to duplicate or locate the problem. feel free to provide any further information. | |||
| While driving abs light would come on, and then brakes would go to standard brakes. abs pump would fail to work. this does not prevent vehicle from skidding. an independent mechanic checked brakes out. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 09/01/2002 | |||
| Anti-lock brake system failed, resulting in loss of anti-skid control.*ak | |||
| 04/09/2002 | 1 | ||
| Ebcm pump motor relay stuck open...caused pump to run continuously. abs light came on. car battery has to be disconnected to stop pump until part can be fixed. nlm | |||
| 09/13/2002 | 1 | ||
| Anti- lock brake motor stays on and makes a loud noise causing brakes to be inoperative.*ak *yh | |||
| 09/08/2002 | 1 | 04/01/2001 | |
| Anti-lock brake motor continues to run after the ignition is shut off. dash lights confirm abs failure. removed abs fuse to stop motor. ebcm confirmed bad. @$800. just for part. belive that this failure is premature and considering the number of complaints that i see posted at just your web site i think gm should fix this part under an extended warranty.*ak | |||
| 09/07/2002 | 1 | 06/01/1999 | |
| While driving, the abs light illuminated, consumer returned home and discovered that the abs motor was still running.*ak consumer was informed by the dealership that this is a known problem and that the brake system will still perform however the abs probably would not.*jb | |||
| 09/07/2002 | |||
| While driving stepped on brake pedal and instead of slowing down abs sytem locked up. dealer was notified.*ak | |||
| 08/22/2001 | 06/01/2099 | ||
| Gmc sierra has been in shop to many times to keep track of. truck also has a problem with sticky throttle body which has been dangerous.gmc gave extended warranty in 2000 bacause of problems also issued customer appreciation certificate if i wanted to buy new gm product.service manager told me to cut my losses and but a new one.gmc will not do a thing for me. contacted nys attn. general about problems.gmc now has their legal core calling me at home . i have asked them to buy vehicle back research the parts and assembly to protect other owners. gmc says sorry . i asked them how they could warranty rust thru for 100,000 but could not protect abs from corrosion, gmc response was hey you live in new york state. and they are under no financial obligation what so ever*ak | |||
| 06/25/2002 | |||
| When vehicle was turned off heard a noise. had it check out. anti lock brake sensor went out.*ak | |||
| 07/26/2002 | |||
| While driving abs light will stay on, and abs motor will make a loud clunking noise.*ak | |||
| 07/02/2002 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Abs module stays on whether vehicle is running or not, abs will still be active, and causes the battery to run down. dealer notified.*ak consumer unplugged the module which caused the brake light to come on. to turn the brake light off, consumer had to replace the module. *jg | |||
| 05/25/2002 | 1 | 04/01/2001 | |
| Abs motor would remain on after turning off vehicle. dealer contacted. *ak there was a recall issued in 1998 for this defect. consumer was pulling a 1994 airstream which caused the brake control on the trailer to quit operating. when approaching a red light, the trailer pushed the vehicle approximately 100 feet. if there had been an auto in front of the vehicle there would have been an accident. *jg | |||
| 06/21/2002 | 1 | 08/01/2000 | |
| When i started my truck i heard a humming noise and my abs and brake light was on. i turned off the truck and the humming noise continued. i looked under the truck and heard the abs module was still on. so i pulled the fuse to the abs system and and the module stopped running. i drove the truck to see if there were going to any problems and found there to be none other than the abs not engaging. so i drove the truck home and parked it hoping to get it to the dealer on monday. i checked online to see if anyone else has had this problem and i can see it is a pretty common problem. i was wondering if anyone had found out if this was a recall yet or if gm has decided to pick up the charge for this problem since it so consistent with these trucks or if someone may have a fix for the problem other than replacing the part because of the expense involved. if so please e-mail at isaacandjen@aol.com .*ak | |||
| 06/13/2002 | 9999 | 04/01/2099 | |
| Abs system failure light on, pump motor runs with key in off position. *ak | |||
| 03/20/2002 | 1 | 03/01/2099 | |
| Abs motor failed. contacted dealer and he said he thought there was a recall for that and he would look it up. caleed and said no, recall was nhtsa 00v055/gm recall # 00013, and this was for the 2000 sierras. he further explained that this was for a spring clip that might render the abs motor useless. i went ahead and had the abs motor replaced for $1087.34. i wrote to gm and asked for some type of compensation do to the low milage and the fact that the lease wasn't even up on the vehicle. they responded with a resounding get lost. i contacted the dealer and through a mechanic, i found out that numerous of these motors have failed. i contacted a competitor dealer and was told that the failure of the abs motor was not uncommon but they would not give a figure. my question is to you, do you have the means to inquire how many of these motors have failed? also if the recall was for 2000 sierra's, with enough complaints, could that also include some other year models? the dealer has been unresponsive as to making any type of compensation. i feel the obsolescence of this part is much too soon, in my case 57,000 miles and 3 years of driving this vehicle. thank you.*ak recall_id = 10178 | |||
| 06/04/2002 | 1 | 04/01/2002 | |
| Abs module failure. chevrolet replaced at a cost of $912.49 + tax. shouldn't fail at such low mileage. possible problem for many pick-ups. submitted due to safety related component and to aid, or assist in determining possible recall. thank you.*ak | |||
| 06/01/2002 | 1 | 04/20/1999 | |
| Abs pumps run continuosly even when vehicle is turned off, also abs light is illuminated while pump is running. consumer unplugged wire to stop constant running, vehicle will stop when brakes are applied, but brake pedal feels softer than normal, dealer was contacted. *ak pump failed after attaching a boat trialer. consumer disconnected abs pump as instructed by dealer, however doing so illuminates the abs and brake light. *tt | |||
| 05/15/1999 | |||
| Since 3000 miles, whenever brakes are applied in a sudden stop, it causes brake pedal to go to the floor and vehicle to continue on without stopping. vehicle been to the dealer on six occasion s,and was unable to locate the cause. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 05/07/2002 | 1 | ||
| Module in abs failed at 37000 miles - pump continues running while truck is running or off. *ak | |||
| 04/16/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated the anti-lock brake system failed.*jb | |||
| 09/10/2001 | 1 | ||
| Abs module failed, causing a humming noise from beneath the vehicle, the noise did not stop when the engine was stopped and the key was removed. *slc | |||
| 07/01/2099 | |||
| Upon brake failure, the master cylinder on this vehicle has been repaired or replaced 4 times. the first failure occurred at 86 miles, 2nd at 2,729 miles, 3rd at 43,014 miles, and most recently at 57,270 miles. we are concerned for our safety in this vehicle finding the brake system faulty. *ak | |||
| 05/04/2002 | |||
| Abs light came on while driving. when shutting off engine pump kept running. dealer replaced abs module.*ak | |||
| 02/01/2002 | 1 | 06/01/2099 | |
| Abs light and brake light came on the dashboard and the abs pump module continued to run even after the truck was turned off.*jb | |||
| 04/01/2002 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Consumer states that abs motor is staying on after vehicle has been turned off, causing abs motor system to fail.*jb *yh | |||
| 03/01/2002 | 2 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Consumer states that when pressing brake pedal, pedal will go to the floor and vehicle coasts to a stop. there was no indication that brakes were failing on the dash. took to dealer and there were no codes that indicated brake module was bad. consumer is concerned that someone may get run over.*jb dealer found abs cab module was failing. *tt | |||
| Abs brakes wear excessively before it is time.*ak | |||
| 04/16/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated the anti-lock brake system failed.*jb | |||
| 1 | 08/17/1999 | ||
| Vehicle on slight decline and weather was snowy applied brakes and pedal failed to move downwards. brake light came on, and went off when brakes started working. took vehicle to dealer, and was informed nothing was wrong with brakes.*ak the brake pedal locks up and the vehicle slows down for about 100 ft before the brake starts working. *yh | |||
| 03/12/2002 | 1 | 03/01/2000 | |
| My abs brake system failed completely. i called gm who still have not returned my calls. i contacted the gm dealer here in cheyenne. i was told this is a common problem with the 99 z71; however, there is no recall on this item. i was told theabs motor has gone out and the cost of the part is $700 with approximately $1500 in labor. i continued to question on since this gm dealer in cheyenne is replacing these abs brake motors so often, isn't this consistent with a defect? this is a hazard having your abs system go out in the ice. the gm dealer told me to contact gm to find out about replacing the part at no cost. again, i still have not received a call from them. my question is, if this is such a common problem in the 1999 sierra z71 why has this not been recalled? do we have to wait for a fatality to occur first?*ak | |||
| 04/04/2002 | 03/01/1999 | ||
| On april 4, 2002 at 7:40 p.m., my abs panel light came on, while driving into my driveway at 3 miles per hour. when the abs panel light came on, there was a loud continuous buzzing sound, which never subsided or went off. i promptly took my gmc sierra t. *ak | |||
| 3 | 09/01/1999 | ||
| I have put brakes on this truck 4 times in 2 yearsrs. i dont feel that the brake system this truck was equipped with was large enough or strong enough for the size of the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 03/13/2002 | |||
| While applying brakes pedal goes all the way to the floor.also, has to resat emergency brake in order to work. dealership is aware of the problem. *ak | |||
| 03/19/2002 | 1 | 06/01/2001 | |
| Motor on abs module will not shut off until fuse is pulled or unit unplugged. dealer said this was common and there should be a recall.*ak | |||
| 02/01/2002 | 1 | ||
| After first start abs pump kept running, dealer replaced abs control module. *ak *mj | |||
| 01/01/2002 | |||
| Abs braking light appeared on dashboard, and motor underneath the driverside wouldn't cut off when key was inside of ignition. dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 03/01/2002 | |||
| Brake module valve assembley motor will continuously stay on and will shut off. there is a recall on vehicle model/ make for that problem, but this vehicle wa snot included. *ak | |||
| 12/05/2001 | 07/01/2000 | ||
| In discussing this part failure with other owners it appears that this part fails at a high rate.the service department agrees that there is a significantly higer rate of failure in this part than is usual.i am requesting that you investigate these failures and would also like any information concerning the failure rate of this part and any information concerning accidnets caused by this part failure. *ak | |||
| 06/14/2001 | 03/01/1999 | ||
| I was having trouble moving the drivers front seat forward or backwards, i left it in the foward position as i was driving along a city street ,i came up to a light and the seat anchorage became broken causing me to strick the steering wheel.i feel that if i had been going faster then 25mph i would have gotten hurt worse. i had a factory defect on the front seat belts,which i had taken to the dealer ,i was adviced that the parts were not in and had to be ordered. this was back in november or so to the best of my recllaction. 2-28-2001 i called the gmc customer assistance office spoke with a gmc representative and declare my problem , i wanted this deficiency to be covered under warranty,and i was adviced that it was not. now what good is the seat belt doing me when the seat will not stay ,i have been using my left foot for support against the brake release that is mounted on the side of the drivers door,it keeps me from going foward at slow speeds what is going to happen if a vehicle in front of me suddenly stops? what good is this type of safety seat belt if the seat will not stay stationary,if this happen to my vehicle i dont doubt it will happen to some one else and mybe they wont be so lucky.another safety feature that was installed be the manufacture is the antilock brakes, they are also not covered under an extended warranty like the emission system, i feel that the seat and antilock brakes should be more of a safety concern then the emission system.any information will be kindly appreciated thanks for your time.*ak | |||
| 03/02/2002 | 1 | 03/18/1999 | |
| While driving, abs light came on and abs completely shut down, abs module continued to run after vehicle was turned off. consumer pulled the fuse to stop abs motor from draining battery, dealer agreed to pick up some of the cost of repairs. *ak *tt | |||
| While travel at any speed electric pumps from abs system runs. when consumer shut vehicle off noticed pump was still running. consumer would have to remove fuse to stop pump running. dealer has been contacted. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 05/20/1999 | 05/01/1999 | ||
| The abs system vibrates at a low rate and vehicle will not slow down when applying constant pressure on brakes. there appears to be a 2 to 3 second delay between the time abs takes over and when you have come control over the braking of the vehicle. this time elapse causes you to use other means for avoiding an accident such as veering to the left or right to avoid contact during heavy braking. this problem will also occur if the rear drivetran loses contact with the road surface during light braking. the driver has to always be aware of the possibility of not being able to stop to be able to avoid an accident. the outside mirrors on this vehicle ices up completely during winter highway driving at highway speeds over 45 mph. the time it takes for the mirrors to ice up completely is usually less than 15 minutes from initial start. | |||
| 02/14/2002 | |||
| Consumer applied horn while driving and horn failed while abs light came on. dealer determined that horn had shorted out, causing abs circuit board to fail. *ak | |||
| 02/10/2002 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Abs light came on while driving 30 mph. after engine was shut off the abs pump kept running. *ak consumer had to pull abs fuse to get pump to shut off. *jb | |||
| 02/03/2002 | |||
| Abs motor would continued to run after vehicle was turned off. dealer notified. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 08/30/2001 | 1 | ||
| Abs brake light remains illuminated due to a malfunction within abs brake pump, which locks up when brakes are applied, also pump continues to run after vehicle has been turned off, dealer has been contacted.*ak *slc | |||
| 01/22/2002 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| This morning as the vehicle was turned on and proceeded down our residence driveway, the abs light came on as well as a whirring sound emanating from the rear of the vehicle; stopped vehicle and turned it off/then on again; the whirring continued while engine was off and abs light came back on when vehicle was turned back on; drove to dealer who said the abs module needed to be replaced at a cost of approx. $1,000. they could not determine the cause of this problem; i called manufacturer who said it wasn't covered as the warranty expired at 36,000 miles; | |||
| 01/14/2002 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Abs light came on found abs motor running after engine shut off. had to remove fuse to allow abs motor to quite running. found 22 incidents on your site alone. my father has same year/model of truck and experiencing same problem within days of mine. is gmc attempting to rectify problem? | |||
| 12/27/2000 | 25 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Gmc has finally acknowledged there is an issue in their abs dump valve module for the first year 1999 new style pickups. i have had my truck in 5 times with 25 seperate total losses of brakes when you apply them. the fluid bleeds down allowing the brake pedal to go to the floor with a groaning noise.they just replaced this component for the first time. it was expensive so they waited this long to fix it. this is a saftey issue for sure. there should be a recall. *ak | |||
| 01/06/2002 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Abs light illuminated and stayed illuminated while vehicle was running, the mechanic replaced the abs pump and module. *ak *slc | |||
| 11/02/2001 | 04/01/2000 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 09/10/2001 | 1 | ||
| Abs module failed, causing a humming noise from beneath the vehicle, the noise did not stop when the engine was stopped and the key was removed. *slc | |||
| 10/23/2001 | 1 | 11/01/2000 | |
| On 10/23/01 i started my truck and reversed in my driveway, and my brakes locked up. i put the truck into park and shut off the ignition. at that point i heard a humming from under the transmission. i disconnected the battery at that point and contacted s&k poniac in springfield, il, the local gmc dealer. i explained what had happened and the service manager knew exactly what it was, without even seeing the truck. i was advised my abs had failed and that repair would not be covered under warrenty. on 10/24/01 i contacted several service centers concerning repairing this problem and learned that this is becoming a common failure in this model/make of truck (chevy's also) at the approximate same mileage as i am at. the repair is extremely costly and because of the way the abs is intregrated into the vehicle it cannot be disconnected. i have discounted auto insurance because the abs is on this vehicle, standard practice in the insurance industry. i searched for a recall, or any information,. on gm's website but was unable to find anything related to the abs failure. i am concerned that this very imporant safety feature is failing in many of this make/model/year truck and that a recall should be done. the manufacturer must be held accountable for safety related features. i own a nissan and all safety features are covered for the life of the vehicle. | |||
| 09/25/2001 | |||
| Abs brake motor keeps running and system keep working as though foot was on brakes and vehicle sliding. also, had to take fuse out to stop abs motor from running. contacted dealer, and dealer stated what it will cost to fix.*ak | |||
| 09/15/2001 | |||
| Anti-lock brake failure. *ak | |||
| 12/25/2000 | 0 | ||
| After starting vehicle in cold weather brake light came on, and brakes locked up. vehicle would not move. once vehicle got warm it still would not move. please provide any further nformation.*ak | |||
| 07/15/2001 | 1 | 05/01/2001 | |
| Abs module kept running after the vehicle was turned off, had to un-plug the abs motor now the abs and the brake lite stays on all the time. need's to be a recall on this part after all the problems people are having with the important parts of a new trucks braking system. how many more will have to go out/fail before there is a recall on it, not many i hope. let down on the dependability of this new truck, my 1995 chevrolet was more dependable than this one. and it had 350,000 miles on it before it finall layed down!!!!*ak | |||
| 06/11/2001 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| I have had ongoing problems with the brakes on this truck since i purchased it brand new. when i attempt to stop and rollover a small bump or hole in the road the brake pedal losses pressure and the pedal goes all the way to the floor. in california where i live, it is very hilly and i drive on hills on a daily basis, however i have had to adjust my normal driving and begin to brake 100-150 feet before coming to stop sign to protect my family. when the truck rolls over a small bump or hole, the vehicle will not stop and go right through the intersection. i have taken the vehicle to three (3) different local gmc dealers and they all said that this was normal abs brake operation. i told each of them that this was not normal braking operation. on june 11, 2001, my family and i went to the local supermarket. when i stopped the vehicle i heard what sounded like an electrical motor running underneath the truck. i drove the vehicle home and called for a next day appointment at the local gmc dealer. the next morning when i attempted to drive the vehicle to the dealer the truck would not start, the battery was dead. i called aaa and they came and jumped the dead battery and drove to the dealer repair shop. the dealer stated that the abs control had completely failed and replaced it. however, i still have the same braking problems i had prior to the dealer replacing the 4-wheel anti-lock brake control.*ak | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving 5 mph and applying brakes abs braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance. *ak abs system completely went out, resulting in two warning lights illuminating, abs system (motor) could not be shut down until battery cables were removed. *tt | |||
| Abs brake light illuminated and remained on indicating a malfunction within the system , cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 08/03/2001 | 1 | ||
| After getting home and turning off engine could still hear motor running. then, took vehicle to dealer. they said that defect was with abs module which they could not fix.*ak *slc | |||
| 1 | 02/05/1999 | ||
| When applying brakes to make a slow stop vehicle will not stop wihtin last 10 feet of driving ,and at the same time there is clicking, ratching noise undereneath hood on driver's side that lasted 10 feet. vehicle actually travels 15 feet before vehicle will stop.*ak | |||
| 06/30/2001 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Placement of the abs control module (in the frame rail under the cab) subjects it to corrosion from road salt and other debris. gm knows about the problem and should fix it as it is a safety issue.*ak | |||
| 11/05/1999 | 12 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Brake pedal depressed to floor with no braking action. dealer did not write up problem shortly after initial incident. after multiple incidents, vehicle taken to dealer and owner demanded investigation (may 25, 2001). dealer could not detect defect. *ak | |||
| 06/19/2001 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| 06/07/2001 | 0 | ||
| While cutting vehicle off, consumer noticed a noise coming from engine compartment. consumer unhooked wiring to abs brakes. consumer contacted dealer, dealer stated vehicle needed a module. please provide any further details.*ak | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 1 | 10/08/1999 | |
| Consumer states abs activates when vehicle hits a bump at any speed, on dry pavement, gm tech stated this was normal. *slc | |||
| 05/31/2001 | |||
| While vehicle was parked and motor running consumer noticed electric brake module was running. called mechanic who disconnected fuse. module was replaced by dealer. *ak | |||
| 05/11/2001 | 1 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Anti locking braking ststem failed, pump ran all the time.*ak *jb | |||
| 04/08/2001 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| When brakes applied in panic stop, pedal goes to floor. this allows inadvertant contact with accelerator most of the times i tried to duplicate this after the accident using right foot to brake. precise placement of right foot is necessary for me to prevent this( i have to look down at my foot to get it where it won't hit the accelerator in this situation). measurements made indicate that when the brake pedal bottoms out due to the panic stop it travels about 1/2 past the accelerator, allowing contact with it if your feet are big like mine. the brake pedal will not travel far enough to allow this to happen during normal braking. this is a followup to odi#744510. i just got my truck out of the shop yesterday and duplicated the braking problems of the accident. i measured distance that i had to stop at about 200 ft. during the accident at 40 mph initial speed, i did not stop and hit stopped vehicle at about 10 mph while applying full pedal pressure with right foot. *ak | |||
| 04/08/2001 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Abs system fails on panic stops. suddenly applied pedal presseur locks brake pedal and provides little or no braking for approximately 1 second. i have been told by the dealership's service department that this is typical of all abs and that i need to train myself not to jam the brakes in an emergency. vehicle was in shop in dec. 1999 for transmission repair and brakes were supposed to be checked. no check was noted on repair order, but service manager assured me that the mechanic had test driven the vehicle and it was ok. this problem seems to be a result of abs pump overreacting to suddenly applied pedal pressure and locking the pedal with back pressure before braking actually starts. i feel that the brakes should at least chirp the tires first. currently vehicle is under repair from accident, but it will be taken to another dealership upon completion of this repair.*ak | |||
| 03/20/2001 | |||
| Being as mr. & mrs. adkison have no computer and i am the one that discovered the fault with their vehicle, i am submitting this form for them. i am a mechanic of 25yrs experience and i am the one that questioned two of the service writers at two gm dealerships plus mrs adkison was told by her dealership that he had 3 more vehicles with the same problem. my name is david smith (smurfs@bellsouth.net). i am the transportation supervisor at mrs. adkisons place of employment. my business # is 318-841-2149. the abs motor shorts out and continues to run untill unplugged or fuse is pulled. it gets extremely hot. it is mounted inside the left frame rail and fuel lines run just over it. the motor could catch on fire and melt fuel lines, resulting in a bad fire. in talking with 2 service writers and 2 different general motors dealerships, i have been informed of a total of 6 abs motor failures due to shorting out and running continuously after ignition is shut off. | |||
| Vehicle was moving and had to place foot on brakes to stop. abs pump had malfunctioned and failed to stop vehicle right away. had to unplug pump due to wearing out of battery. do not have any abs braking features. *ak | |||
| 02/28/2001 | 1 | ||
| When braking brakes feel spongy and braking distance has increased a lot. *ak | |||
| 01/05/2001 | 4 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Dealer and gmc denied any defect in brakes and denied damage claim and brake repair. *ak | |||
| 02/16/2001 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Abs unit started pumping and would not shut off and had to be replaced at my expense. *ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| Dealer checked the abs system and said it was ok, but after the warranty was up the abs system went out. nlm | |||
| 02/01/2001 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Abs light came on braking distance was then much longer than normal, abs motor then would not stop even with key shut off . service manager told me abs electronic control modual failed this type of fail leads me to think it is a design problem ,electronics are not mileage related and due not degrade. *ak | |||
| 11/26/2000 | 03/01/1999 | ||
| I believe there is a problem with this module. i have talked to service managers at 3 different locations and they have all said that the problem exist on these models. they have seen it on trucks with low mileage also. one of the service manager said that he believes there should be a recall on them. i have a hard time believing if you can call any dealership and tell them the problem i'm having they will all say it is a relay inside the module that has gone bad and the module must be replaced at $1000.; therefore, there must be a problem with these modules shorting out. also, everyday i pass up1999 and 2000 models trucks like mine and see one of the running lights out. i have personally repaced mine twice and it is out again, too me that,s a problem also. i hope to hear back from you soon.*ak | |||
| 12/22/2000 | 10 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Tried to stop when someone about 50 feet in front of me stopped. the brake pedal went straight to the floor and there were no brakes. i ended up rear-ending the person because the brakes stopped working!!! we have had problems before with the abs almost making my husband go through stopsigns and such. we took the vehicle to the dealer and they calibrated the abs tire size and ran the bleed and bleed system. obviously it didn't work because we have been in 2 accidents because the brakes quit working both times! *ak | |||
| 2 | 04/12/1999 | ||
| The abs system malfunctions when driving on gravel road or ice, but works fine on other kinds of roads. the malfunctioning of abs causes wheels to lock up resulting in extended stopping distance. the dealer could not determine the cause however, these abs brakes were not tested on these common driving conditions by the manufacturer. *yh | |||
| While making a left turn and applying brakes pedal went to floor, causing extended stopping disatnce. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 08/05/1999 | 2 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Ongoing problem with abs system failure. at 2,700 miles 1st incident occurred when applying brakes. pedal kicked back up, causing momentary loss of brake 90-100 feet before stopping. dealer notified, and made some repairs. at 28,000 miles, problem reoccurred, and caused a vehicle accident. notified dealer again, and informed consumer that they were unable to duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 09/12/2000 | 06/01/1999 | ||
| While braking on bumpy road brakes failed,pedal went to floor, vehicle went through intersection. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1999 | |||
| Major vibration at speeds over 60, also antilock brake failure or jumping --dealer was very receptive and still is but gm seems to be ignoring this problem. *ak | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 3 | 10/01/1998 | |
| I was driving in a parking lot and applied the brakes, and the brake pedal went to the floor. i couldn't stop the vehicle and ran into some trees. this has occurred before in other gm vehicles that i have owned. i would have thought that they would have fixed them by now. *ak | |||
| 04/04/2000 | 3 | 04/01/1999 | |
| I have experienced excessive wearing of the front brakes, which has resulted in the rotors being replaced first, then the pads replaced 2 weeks later, and upon replacing the pads the new rotors required resurfacing. since then after driving approx 5k miles, i was told that the new pads are appox 40% worn. i required the right front balljoint to be replaced when the rotors were done. when applying the brakes & hitting a bump in the road, the brake pedal goes down to the floor and has a complete lose of braking. it failed the annual inspection, due to a leaking donnut gasket. the tailgate squeaks & rattles, and appears out of alignment. the front driver's door creaks requiring repeated greasing. there appears to be excessive wearing in the front end and braking system, as well as excessive creaking & noise from the rear area of the truck, tailgate, and driver's door. i have been met with continued resistance and lack of answers from both the mfg and dealer. any help or information would be appreciated.*ak | |||
| Abs brake problems: when going over a bump and applying brakes, they chatter and become mushy. this extends stopping distance which may cause a crash. this mostly happens first thing in the morning. truck has been to the dealership numerous times. dealership stated that this was a normal condition. front disc brakes have been replaced, but there still was a problem with the brakes. this has been an ongoing problem for over a year. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1998 | |||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 04/01/2000 | |||
| While driving over bumps braking system malfunctioned, causing brake pedal to push upward. there was no braking ability which caused a crash. dealer was aware of the problem, but could not determine how to fix the problem. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 11/16/1999 | 111 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Abs system failed to work. *ak | |||
| 07/31/1999 | |||
| Consumer exprienced problems with the abs brakes. it was extremely hard to maintain control when applying brakes. dealer acknowledged that the brake pedal seemed to go straight to the floor, and maintained that was the way the abs system intednded to operate. *ak | |||
| 06/07/2000 | 25 | 05/01/1999 | |
| When stopping on a bumpy road, or when stopping and hitting a bump, brakes pulsate, or actually push back. this makes it very hard to stop. i almost hit a pedestrian yesterday morming on the way to work. i was almost stopped, hit a small construction trench in teh road, and my braked failed. by the time i let off the brake, and reapplied them, i was inches away from hitting that person! i had this vehicle to the dealer for repairs for this, shoutly after buying it. i was told that there is nothing wrong with my brakes. when i have an accident, i will then filke suit againt jones pontica / gmc, and general motors. this is dangerous, and needs to be fixed.*ak | |||
| 11/16/1999 | 1 | 08/16/1999 | |
| When brakes were applied pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance which caused a collision. vehicle taken to dealer, brake dust removed and brake lining replaced, but brake problems stil exist. owner believes problem is the abs. *ak *ml | |||
| 06/19/2000 | 0 | ||
| While coming to a stop sign or to a red light or when slowing down, consumer stepped on brake pedal and hit a bump. pedal went all the way to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. *ak | |||
| 05/20/2000 | 0 | ||
| While pulling inside of the driveway and coasting along, engine just roared up and vehicle accelerated. vehicle jumped over landscape timbers and hit basement wall. also, front brakes locked up, but back wheels were still moving and in motion. *ak | |||
| While driving and upon depressing brake pedal to make a normal stop, brakes held for a brief moment and then released, causing extended stopping distance. also excessive amount of force was applied to the brake pedal in order to stop vehicle. consumer has contacted dealer. dealer replaced the master cylinder, but problem still occurs. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 04/02/2000 | |||
| Both the brake and abs lights came on. per dealer the faulty piece causing lights to come on was the ebcm. the piece was on national back order, and would not be availalbe until 06/22. however, dealer did not assure the consumer that the brakes were totally safe. with faulty brakes, consumer has a fear of driving. faulty brakes could cause an accident. *ak | |||
| 07/10/1999 | 2 | ||
| Intermittently when applying brakes brake pedal would feel spongy, resulting in extended stopping distance. vehicle has been in dealer shop on two occasions, and problem still reoccurring. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1999 | |||
| While slowing on rough or bumpy roads brakes fail for 7 - 10 seconds. dealer claims this is normal for the abs. *ak | |||
| 04/28/1999 | |||
| Ongoing problem with applying brakes on rough or bumpy surface which causesed extended stopping distance. also, a popping noise could be heard while applying brakes. dealer notified, and informed consumer that it was a normal condition. provide further details. *ak | |||
| While applying the brakes pedal went down to the floorboard, and the truck kept traveling, causing driver to hit a fence. this happened on dry and smooth pavement. truck was towed to the dealership. dealership would not make any repairs unless repairs were authorized by gmc. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1999 | 25 | 11/01/1999 | |
| Abs brakes fail when you apply brakes when there is a bump in the road. i have had 14 failures in 2095 miles. the brake pedal drops down slightly and becomes solid, you can not push down anymore and the vehicle glides to a slow stop. it will not stop in an emergency in this case. the problem seems to be in the suspension and the abs brakes. the vehicle vibrates and does not recover fast when you go over a slight bump in the road. at highway speed the whole vehicle and steering wheel vibrates. the plastic hub nuts always come loose when driving.*ak | |||
| When brakes were applied pedal went to the floor, and vehicle kept rolling through an intersection. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 01/28/2000 | 5 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Anti-lock brakes activate during normal braking in non-emergency situations at speeds under 30mph. brake pedal goes to the floor making a chattering noise and stopping distance is increased. this problem prevents the driver from stopping vehicle before stricking another vehicle or entering an intersection at the risk of causing an accident. this is not how a normal abs system operates and is a serious design flaw that gm needs to address before someone is needlessly injured or killed! i've had this truck for one month and i'm afraid to drive it now because of the faulty abs brake system. the drivetrain makes a groaning sound while in 4wd mode and the truck sometimes doesn't want to move without great effort even on dry pavement. this condition does not exist when 4wd is disengaged. the truck has manual 4wd with 4.10 rear end with automatic transmission. this problem is not related to the abs failure. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1999 | |||
| 1.) anti lock brake system seems to activate and not allow vehicle to stop nearly as quick as if there was no anti lock system. this has occurred 5 to ten times, but has not resulted in a wreck. 2.) clunking noise in rear end area - sounds line excessive backlash in rear end. *ak | |||
| 01/05/2000 | 4 | 08/01/1999 | |
| The brakes have failed, i mean failed, no brakes on four different times. my truck is a death warrant waiting to be issued . dealership states there is no problem with it. on jan. 5, 2000 i went through a major intersection because i could not stop because of having no brakes. i pulled to the next parking lot, and caled dealer to come and get it. that this was the last time i would put myself nor my family in danger with this truck. they have picked this truck up 3 different times and have not fixed problem. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1999 | |||
| When driving on a rough / bumpy pavement, the anti-lock braking system fails. it does not respond when the pedal is applied, but the vehicle will drive on smooth pavement, brakes work fine. dealer has been contacted. *ak *yc | |||
| 10/05/1999 | 06/30/1998 | ||
| Abs brakes failed which caused a crash. pedal went to the floor when applying the brakes. problem was reported to the dealership. the vehicle has not been repaired. *ak | |||
| When hitting bumps in the pavement brakes failed, causing extended stopping distance . please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 05/15/1999 | 0 | ||
| When braking in an emergency situation brakes work fine at first, but when it hittting an uneven surface, the brakes won't work. abs brakes come on at about 7mph on even surface, and the tend fail to hold vehicle speeding up. *ak | |||
| 03/15/1999 | |||
| When applying the brakes and trying to stop, brakes lock up. consumer presses the pedal hard, trying to stop vehicle. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Since purchased vehicle experience vibration and recovers very slow from a bump in the road which is causing the anti-lock brake system to fail due to the suspension bouncing while braking . *yc | |||
| 07/22/1999 | 1 | 02/28/1999 | |
| Driving under 15 mph applied the brakes, and there was some type of chattering noise coming from the brake pedal. pedal released, and within three to four seconds, and it was back to normal. *ak *ml | |||
| 03/24/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for ths vehicle. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 03/17/2003 | 46944 | 1 | 04/26/2002 |
| Anti-lock brake system defective; still not repaired | |||
| 1 | |||
| While traveling consumer noticed abs indicator illuminated, resulting in abs motor running while vehicle was turn off. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 05/05/2005 | 45000 | 1 | 03/18/2000 |
| I started up my 1999 gmc sierra one morning last spring to go to work and when pulling out of the driveway a loud noise started coming from under the cab and the abs light came on. i had it checked out by an independent garage who found it to be the ebcm. the truck had less than 45000 miles on it and had never been off road so it hadn't been mistreated. the module has stayed on and the abs light is on always. i tried to get gm to own up to the faulty part but they refused. i think it is shameful that gm puts low quality electronic parts in their vehicles, and charges so much for the parts. the ebcm costs over 900 dollars which is a lot of money. when you pay over 30,000 for a truck you expect it to last a long time. but gm is not interested in making quality anymore. gm told me that this was a very uncommon problem, wrong, on the web i found many people have had the same problem and in fact there is a rebuild kit for them. i also had my 4wd control module go out at 140 dollars just to replace a push button. *jb | |||
| 10/20/2005 | 54016 | 120 | 03/01/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated a letter was received letter in october 2005 on nhtsa recall #05v379000, concerning the anti-lock brakes. the recall remedy repaired the wheel speed sensors; however the abs light remained illuminated. the module to the abs was replaced which was not covered under the recall. updated 2/24/2006 - *nm | |||
| 06/23/2005 | 69000 | 1 | 10/13/2003 |
| E.b.c.m. shorted abs pump runs constantly chevy dealer wants $ 1200 to fix it. 1999 gmc 2500 pickup. *nm | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 29300 | 1 | 05/01/2000 |
| Nhtsa action # pe05020 - i submitted a complaint (odi id# 10120245) for my 99 gmc sierra truck last spring for the abs control module failure. you closed the investigation on 9/13, and gm issued a recall. the problem is that gm still charged me over $1000 for the replacement abs control module that failed, causing the loss of abs totally on my truck, per my complaint. i would not have been able to get my truck inspected in vt without the abs working so i had to pay up to gmc to replace the module. was this to be covered or not? if not, why? it seems that this abs module failure is a recurring theme for gm(c) trucks. please respond by e-mail. *jb | |||
| 03/17/2003 | 46944 | 1 | 04/26/2002 |
| Anti-lock brake system defective; still not repaired | |||
| 05/07/2005 | 40000 | 06/08/2002 | |
| Abs faulty, replaced, now actuates when it shouldnt | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 29000 | 1 | |
| I have a 1999 gmc sierra half-ton pickup truck with only 29k miles. last week, on my way to work early in the morning, my abs pump activated, unable to shut off even with ignition turned off. local garage had to pull power to shut off. subsequent gm inspection resulted in being told the abs control module was corroded and needed to be replaced at a cost of nearly $1000 dollars, much more if the pump was damaged also. i now have only normal, no abs, brakes. and both abs and brake lights are on in dash. this is a known defect and since canada has recalled for this problem the us should too. most of us will drive with only std brakes because we cannot afford to pay out a thousand bucks for fixing something that should never have happened in the 1st place. and this is a safety issue here in snow country. | |||
| 08/18/2001 | 03/30/1999 | ||
| I have a 1999 4 wheel drive gmc sierra and i have had a lot of close calls with accidents, because the anti lock won't stop at low speeds. they replaced both front hub sensors and the problem still continues. they did it right after the warranty expired. i only have about 35k on my truck. all the rotors peeled and they just turned the rotors down. i later paid to have all new rotors and brakes on all 4 wheels replaced, but the anti lock brakes still activate and make it hard to stop at low speeds, almost causing a few accidents at times. | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 1999 gmc sierra abs module had to be replaced.*mr while driving the abs module locked up which in turn ran the truck's battery down. *nm | |||
| 01/21/2005 | 86400 | 1 | 04/22/2000 |
| Anti lock brake ecbm fails, abs motor stays on all the time, loss of antilock function, loss of proportional braking to rear wheels. i suffered a total loss of control on slippery road surfaces, truck spun 360 at slightest touch of brakes told $900 to repair, common failure for this model and year. *ak | |||
| 12/31/2004 | 66000 | 1 | 03/08/1999 |
| Anti lock brake light on and anti lock brake pump will not shut off. *ak | |||
| 06/07/2002 | 48000 | 1 | |
| Abs module went bad and caused the pump to run continously. i had to unplug the electrical connection to the pump to make it stop. i now do not have abs and the indicator light stays on. when i inquired about this obvious safety defect at the dealer, the repairs would be greater than $1000. at the time this occured, the truck had less than 50k miles on it. *ak | |||
| 04/04/2004 | 39800 | 1 | |
| Brake problems/ failure of abs brake system on gmc truck: i just paid over $ 800 last fall to reputable mechanic who told me that all 4 wheel brakes and rotors were gone at 35000 miles of normal on road driving. now he and another good service garage tells me i have a bad brake module (at 39000 miles ) which is going to cost another $900 or so. worst of all, research at your site seems to indicate that the brake system has never worked properly and will never have the reliability that i paid ( and am re-paying ) for. the truck is out of normal warranty but i am looking at so called secret warranties and complaint sites so that i am well prepared when i visit the dealer asap. i hope they are not as disappointing to me as gm is.*ak | |||
| 12/20/2003 | 34719 | 0 | 05/23/2002 |
| 1999 gmc sierra 34719 miles i had failure of the electronic brake control module. | |||
| 12/24/2003 | 56930 | 1 | 02/08/2000 |
| 1999 gmc sierra electronic brake control module malfunction caused abs motor to run after engine shut down. potential fire hazard.*ak | |||
| 01/08/2004 | 83000 | 1 | |
| On 11-15-03 i had the electronic brake control module on my 1999 gmc sierra go out. which i found out is a very common problem for these trucks around 80000 miles(mine about 81000) the repair was a total of about $1150.00. seven weeks later on 1-9-04 my truck is now in the shop for the same problem(ecbm) plus the abs pump and the dealer now says it will be another $950. it appears that a problem exists when so many people have the same malfunction at almost the same time. *ak | |||
| 62000 | 1 | ||
| Abs light illuminated and a humming noise continued after the vehicle was shut off. dealer determined the abs control module must be replaced. *ak | |||
| 06/01/2003 | 60000 | 1 | 08/17/1999 |
| Like so many others, the abs control unit failed. truck was operating normally then the brakes were applied and the abs pump came on and stayed on, even after the engine was turned off. the fuse was removed to disable the system and shut the pump off. the abs system remains disabled after we found out what the repair costs. apparently this is a fairly common occurance as the internet is full of people with exactly the same problem and www.circuitsolutions.info seems to be doing a pretty good business repairing these modules. to me, this warrants an investigation and possible recall by gm.*ak | |||
| 10/22/2003 | 63265 | 1 | 02/08/2000 |
| My 1999 sierra gmc truck abs module has gone out, causing me to loose my abs brakes. it costs 829.00 to fix and in my research i have discovered that it is a defective chip in the module and gmc knows about it but has not issued a recall. my truck only has 63,000 highway miles on it.*ak | |||
| 06/18/2003 | 38000 | 1 | |
| After driving vehicle consumer kept hearing a humming sound coming from the front end. upon closer inspection, consumer found that abs control module was still running, even with the engine off. consumer had to disconnect the module to keep from draining the battery. *ak | |||
| 08/27/2003 | 53305 | 1 | 03/01/1999 |
| While vehicle is running abs light is always on. when vehicle is parked there is a loud humming sound coming from the brake pressure modulator. vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the consumer that the brake pressure modulator failed. *ak *nlm | |||
| 08/21/2003 | 35200 | ||
| Abs went out. dealer said that it would cost $795 for module and $130 for instulation. only have 35,000 miles on truck. (gmc sierra). *nlm | |||
| 04/11/2003 | 51000 | 1 | |
| Abs light is on, took the truck to the garage, said it needed a new ecbm, 700.00very car and truck on the road has a problem, now, why shouldn`t the manufactures, be responsible for there mistakes, we pay enough for there mistakes.*ak | |||
| 08/11/2003 | 34006 | 1 | |
| Anti lock brake control module shorted out requiring stopping on busy road and removing a high amperage fuse from road side of vehicle, and loss of anti lock brake capacity. vehicle has only 34000 miles. *ak | |||
| 07/19/2003 | 59844 | 1 | |
| Abs control module failed on 1999 gmc sierra 1500 4x4. gmc dealership diagnosed failed wiring in abs pump resulting. i think the abs system should be absolutely reliable as this is an important safety feature. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states that stopping distance has increased, and that braking capability intermittently does not function. dealer diagnosed that the anti-lock brake module had failed.*ak | |||
| 1 | 04/16/2003 | ||
| When the engine was turned off, the abs module contined to run. ak *cb *jb | |||
| 04/18/2003 | 46700 | 1 | 03/08/1999 |
| 1999 gmc sierra abs motor stays on continuously. had to pull the fuse to stop it. the ebcm had to be replaced. the repair cost $1,105.00. the technician said he had seen it before and i see that many people have complained of the same issue on this site. the failure occurred at 46,775 miles which is also consistent with other data presented. gmc needs to do a recall and compensate us for the expensive repairs. *jb | |||
| 12/15/2002 | 75000 | 1 | 04/15/1999 |
| I experienced a humming sound coming from my vehicle when the engine was not running. i went to a gm dealer to see what the problem was. the service tech said immediately that it was bad wiring in the abs motor causing it to run at all times. this was a repair that needed to be completed immediately because the motor was running off of my battery. the dealer said that he has seen a few of these vehicles with the same problem. i proceeded with the repair and spent about 900.00. this is not a recall, at least i am not aware of it, and should be investigated. *jb | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 1 | ||
| Abs module failure. my truck had problems with the abs activating since it was new. just recently i have joined the ranks of owners with continuously running modules. when i found out it would cost at least a grand to fix, i pulled the fuse. *jb | |||
| 02/01/2003 | 1 | 05/15/1999 | |
| Abs control module failed. after turning off vehicle, abs module continued to run. had to disconnect abs module to stop it. *jb | |||
| 57000 | |||
| While driving vehicle abs and parking brake light illuminated. when this happened it caused brakes to lock up. could be very dangerous in a sudden stop. please provide any further information. ts. *ak | |||
| 10/08/2002 | 1 | 04/01/2001 | |
| While driving the driver heard a loud noise coming from underneath the drivers side door. the noise continued after the vehicle was turned off. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealership to have it serviced. the technician indicated that the automatic braking module failed. *ts *nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 06/01/2002 | |||
| While applying brakes there is a loud ticking noise coming from underneath vehicle. dealership is aware of problem.*aki | |||
| 04/01/2002 | |||
| Brakes are not working properly. when applying brakes the vehicle will not slow down. then consumer has to press the brakes all the way to the floor. contacted dealer. *ak | |||
| 06/25/2001 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle vibrates when brakes are applied at any speed. consumer's mechanic found that front and rear brakes were rusted. dealer stated brakes were normal. *slc | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 3 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Brakes make noise and pull/vibrate when applied, the rotors and pads replaced however the system still experiences problems. *mjs | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brakes failed due to contamination and sever wear causing vehicle accident and injury. *mjs | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | |||
| 10/27/2003 | 38000 | 4 | 08/01/1999 |
| On four separate occasions my 1999 gmc sierra had problems braking cause close collisions. when pressing on brake at low speeds to come to a stop brake pedal was hard to press down. seemed like brake booster went out. had to apply extream amount of pressure on the brake to avoid collision. had vehicle checked out by certified mechanic which found nothing after hooking up diagnostics test and also manually checking out brakes. found nothing on computer to say why brakes failed. if anyone knows why this is please email me at krayztroy@aol.com luckly there has been no collisions.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 04/10/2000 | 0 | ||
| Rear disc brakes shiimmy very badly when braking.*ak | |||
| 04/04/2000 | 3 | 04/01/1999 | |
| I have experienced excessive wearing of the front brakes, which has resulted in the rotors being replaced first, then the pads replaced 2 weeks later, and upon replacing the pads the new rotors required resurfacing. since then after driving approx 5k miles, i was told that the new pads are appox 40% worn. i required the right front balljoint to be replaced when the rotors were done. when applying the brakes & hitting a bump in the road, the brake pedal goes down to the floor and has a complete lose of braking. it failed the annual inspection, due to a leaking donnut gasket. the tailgate squeaks & rattles, and appears out of alignment. the front driver's door creaks requiring repeated greasing. there appears to be excessive wearing in the front end and braking system, as well as excessive creaking & noise from the rear area of the truck, tailgate, and driver's door. i have been met with continued resistance and lack of answers from both the mfg and dealer. any help or information would be appreciated.*ak | |||
| Abs brake problems: when going over a bump and applying brakes, they chatter and become mushy. this extends stopping distance which may cause a crash. this mostly happens first thing in the morning. truck has been to the dealership numerous times. dealership stated that this was a normal condition. front disc brakes have been replaced, but there still was a problem with the brakes. this has been an ongoing problem for over a year. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 11/23/2004 | 45000 | 1 | 11/27/1999 |
| Metal is flaking off the wear surface of the rotors. the pads are not worn. *ak | |||
| 1 | 02/26/2002 | ||
| Vehicle did not pass inspection due to rusted brake rotors. *mr this problem wore away the shoes which were only 50% of the shoes braking. the consumer was told that this was a gm problem. *scc *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer stated while having vehicle serviced, technician noticed both rear rotors were rusted. *ak | |||
| 09/23/2003 | 19000 | 1 | |
| Both rear rotors are badly rusted. dealer will repair at consumer's expense of $714.00. vehicle had only 19,000 miles . *ak | |||
| 06/02/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that brake rotors are wearing. when applying the brakes the vehicle will have a heavy vibration and extended stopping distance. dealer notified. *ph | |||
| 09/14/2002 | 1 | 05/01/2099 | |
| My 1999 gmc sierra developed, over the past four months complete failure of the brake rotors on all four wheels. the brakes pads did not fail but they caused a groove to form in all four brake rotors. the rotors are pitted, rusted and worn below minimun thicknesses on all four wheels. the brake rotors are flaking and chipping around the edges and display a groove that is more than 3/8 below the normal thickness of the rotor. the rotors appear on first glance to have come off of a truck that is very much older than three years. the sierra truck is also exibiting the same characteristics as the trucks mentioned in nhtsa campain id number 00v232008. when the truck is almost at a complete stop, the abs system activates and the vehicle shudders to a stop. the description in the above mentioned id number is the exact behaivior that promted me to take the truck to my mechanic, this truck was checked in april of 2002 and no brake problems were spotted. the repair job cost more than $700 to repair and my mechanic stated that he believes that the brake rotors should not have failed in this manner, that the type of failure that is indicated usually occures with worn brake pads, the brake pads in this case were not worn to the point of needing replacement.*ak | |||
| 05/29/2001 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle went through inspection in may of 2001. techician stated that rotors were pitted, showing spots where big pieces were broken off. before inspection brakes made a squeaky and grinding noise. as problem increased brakes began to chatter. rear brake rotors were replaced and the front rotors still remained on vehicle.*ak | |||
| 06/25/2001 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle vibrates when brakes are applied at any speed. consumer's mechanic found that front and rear brakes were rusted. dealer stated brakes were normal. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 05/23/2000 | 2 | ||
| The rear emergency brakes failed twice prematurely due to broken a retaining pin which caused the emergency brake shoe to engage and wear completely off, also the rear brake pads were replaceed.*yh | |||
| 09/21/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| The rear rotors u-joint, carbon build up on throttle, replaced window motor uses 2 qts of oil every 400 to 500 miles , transmission uses 1 qt of oil every 20000 miles , air conditioner fan does not work on high i believe the throttle build up is a safety issue with the gas petal sticking. we have a lemon | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 09/20/2006 | 109000 | 1 | 09/01/1998 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while depressing the brake pedal at 25 mph, there was no brake pressure. the parking brake was engaged to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop. the shop determined the steel brake system had rusted and should be replaced. the vehicle was located in a salt belt state. updated 10/17/2006 - the entire steel brake line system had to be replaced. gm does not sell replacement parts. *nm | |||
| 07/01/2006 | 189206 | 1 | 11/14/1998 |
| Brake line corrosion severed at area where lines pass through frame. previous recall for a rubbing wear condition at exact location. dealer claims unrelated. lost entire brake function at a traffic light just prior to entering a 65 mph interstate highway. cost $481.00. *jb | |||
| Motor continues to run when car is turned on or off. took vehicle to a mechanic, and mechanic stated that brake pressure module assembly needed replacing. consumer indicated that there was recall 00 v 345 000 for same problem, but this car was not included due to vin. *ak | |||
| 08/06/2001 | |||
| While traveling approximately 10 mph brakes failed, causing truck to impact side of a mountain. recalls 00v345000 and 00x001000 repairs has already been performed. dealership has examined vehicle multiple times for brake related issues, but no determination has been made as to failure of brake system. please provide any additional information / attachments.*ak | |||
| 08/08/2000 | 1 | 04/10/2000 | |
| The brake line (non-metal) has worn through. owner checked brake line after hearing about it. manufacturer refused to have vehicle repaired due to being out warranty & too many miles.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving brake pedal has to be depressed down to the floor to get the vehicle to stop. dealer has replaced the anti lock brake control module and the master cylinder, but the problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 05/21/2001 | 3 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Dealer diagnosis is engine knock hot or cold see history piston moving in cylinder making noise operating to manufactures specs at this time---performed decarb 2 times per gm recommendations noise returns currantly no resolutins per gm for noise. that means that i pay thousands of dollars for a deffective turck, the factory warranty it going to expire when the truck hits the 36000 miles dealer explain to me that when gm find how to fix the problem i can go back and gm going to fix the engine of my truck, i'm sceptical for this comment. gm built thousands of this kind of engines and i dont think that gm going to expend money and time to fix engines when the wararnty al ready expire.*ak | |||
| While driving and upon depressing brake pedal to make a normal stop, brakes held for a brief moment and then released, causing extended stopping distance. also excessive amount of force was applied to the brake pedal in order to stop vehicle. consumer has contacted dealer. dealer replaced the master cylinder, but problem still occurs. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 01/01/2002 | |||
| While driving at a low speed brake pedal froze and wheel continued turning. this caused vehicle to have extended stopping distance. dealer notified. please provide additional information. ph | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||
| 57000 | |||
| While driving vehicle abs and parking brake light illuminated. when this happened it caused brakes to lock up. could be very dangerous in a sudden stop. please provide any further information. ts. *ak | |||